Ex-Trump Lawyer Cautions Against Press Conference On Election Fraud Claims 

While former President Donald Trump faces a new twist in his legal saga, a Trump-era White House lawyer is issuing a warning against his plans to hold a press conference. The lawyer, Ty Cobb, cautioned that Trump’s intention to detail instances of alleged election fraud could potentially land him in more trouble as it could result in new charges. 

Former Trump WH lawyer Ty Cobb on Trump promising to release a “large complex, detailed, but irrefutable report on the presidential election fraud”:

“There’s a good chance that whatever document he produces ends up as evidence against him. It could even end up as the basis for… pic.twitter.com/gEycQUntC0

— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) August 16, 2023

This caution comes hot on the heels of Trump being hit with a whopping 13 criminal charges in an indictment out of Fulton County, Georgia. These charges stem from claims that he made concerted efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

In a statement that he posted on social media, Trump outlined his intentions. He announced that he is putting the finishing touches on what he described as a “Large, Complex, Detailed but Irrefutable REPORT on the Presidential Election Fraud.” 

He went on to reveal that he plans to present this report during a major news conference scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Monday next week. The location for this event is set to be Bedminster, New Jersey.

With unwavering confidence, Trump asserted that this conclusive report would be the key to his exoneration. He boldly stated that based on the report’s results, all charges against him and others should be dropped. This assertion is poised to become a central point of contention among Republicans who have questioned the legitimacy of the charges against Trump.

Trump has not held back in expressing his dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, as he has lamented that the focus seemed to be on those who fought to uncover alleged election rigging, rather than those he claims rigged the election. 

Despite Trump’s confidence and points of contention, Ty Cobb offered a counterpoint. In an interview with CNN, Cobb dismissed Trump’s intentions as mere public relations tactics. He expressed concerns that the document Trump plans to present might actually work against him in a court of law. 

“This is, you know, generating chaos. I mean, frankly, there’s a good chance that whatever document he produces ends up as evidence against him,” he stated.

“The absence of evidence of fraud is patently obvious to anybody who’s followed the Georgia events. And certainly anybody who reads this indictment will be able to see how fraudulently those claims were made,” Cobb said further.

The legal landscape for Trump has become increasingly complex, with the former president facing a staggering 13 charges. These charges include allegations of solicitation of violation of oath, conspiracy to commit forgery, false statements and writings, and violations of the Georgia RICO Act. Trump is not alone in this legal battle, as 18 others have also been charged in Fulton County. This group includes well-known names such as Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows.

As Trump’s planned press conference approaches, the anticipation is palpable. Supporters eagerly await the promised revelations that could potentially reshape the narrative around the election outcome. Critics, on the other hand, are skeptical of Trump’s claims and the timing of his press conference, viewing it as a strategic move to deflect attention from the ongoing legal proceedings.

However the case turns out, the stage is set for a high-stakes event that could have far-reaching implications for Trump’s legal battles and his political future.