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Mo Brooks says Trump asked him to rescind election, remove Biden

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Rep. Mo Brooks, Alabama Donald TrumpHad asked him to cancel the 2020 election for President, and to remove President Joe BidenHis office “immediately placed” Trump in the White House, and held a special presidential election.

Brooks claimed that Trump had “ire” at Brooks for telling him his plans were not legal. Though the statement by Brooks suggests that Trump’s request was made after Biden’s inauguration, it is not clear when Trump asked.

Trump stated Wednesday that he is withdrawing his endorsement of his fellow RepublicanBrooks was elected in the GOP primaries for one of Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat.

Trump quoted Brooks’ appeal to Republicans to put aside the 2020 Presidential Election and instead focus on winning elections this year as well as in 2024.

Brooks made the suggestion seven months back at a Trump rally. Trump has claimed since November 2020 that he defeated Biden but was fraudulently swindled of another term by ballot fraud in many swing states.

Brooks responded to Trump’s withdrawal of his endorsement by saying, “I repeat the things that have prompted President Trump’s ire.”

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Brooks stated that America cannot prevent the 2020 election disaster by allowing patriotic Americans focus on the 2022 or 2024 elections and winning them so we can enact laws to ensure fair and honest elections.

“President Trump requested me to annul the 2020 elections and remove Joe Biden instantly from the White House. He also asked that I immediately reinstate President Trump in the White House. And hold a special election for the presidency,” stated the representative of Alabama’s 5th District.

Trump repeatedly asked me to advise him that Jan 6 is the last election contest verdict. Neither the U.S. Code nor the Constitution allow for what he asks. Period,” Brooks said.

“I told President Trump all the truth, knowing that it could cause Trump to withdraw his endorsement,” he said. But I took a sworn oath of defense and protection for the U.S. Constitution. I will honor the oath. So I am. “I will not violate my swear oath to any man.”

Trump’s spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to my request for comment regarding Brooks’ allegations.

Brooks supported Trump’s false claim that he had won 2020, even though he said so Wednesday.

Brooks participated in plans to contest the recognition of Biden’s win by Congress Jan. 6, 2021. He also gave a passionate speech that day outside the White House at a Trump rally.

Trump supporters invaded Capitol, interrupting certifications for hours.

Brooks was also one of the more than 140 Congressmen who voted no to Biden’s victory in many states.

Brooks claims that Trump asked an incumbent congressperson for help in orchestrating a coup. This allegation follows Trump’s imposition by the House following the attack at the Capitol.

Trump was exonerated by the Senate

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