Two Michigan lawmakers summoned to the White House Friday in apparent connection with President Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results in that state said they would “follow the law” in regards to certifying a winner.
Michigan’s Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield issued a statement upon leaving a highly unusual White House meeting that has been criticized by Washington lawmakers of both parties.
“The Senate and House Oversight Committees are actively engaged in a thorough review of Michigan’s elections process and we have faith in the committee process to provide greater transparency and accountability to our citizens,” a joint statement from the two committees read. “We have not been made aware of any information that would change the outcome of the election in Michigan and as legislative leaders, we will follow the law and follow the normal process regarding Michigan’s electors, just as we have said throughout this election.”
Trump has sought to convince Republicans in the legislatures of key battleground states he lost to President-elect Joe Biden to go against the vote totals and select electors that could overturn Biden’s lead in the Electoral College. Such a move would be unprecedented in U.S. history.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said in a briefing Friday that the visit from the lawmakers was not about the election results.
“There will be no one from the campaign there, he routinely meets with lawmakers from all across the country,” McEnany said.❐
Source: Yahoo News
