Trump Caught on Leaked Audio Directing Republicans on How to Overturn Election Results: Report

Fresh audio recordings obtained by The New York Times provide damning evidence of President Donald Trump in late 2020 explicitly coaching Georgia’s Republican House Speaker on how to convene a special legislative session to reverse his electoral defeat in the state.

The 12-minute phone call with the late David Ralston—who died in 2023—features Trump outlining procedural steps to “turn over the state” based on baseless fraud claims, despite Biden’s certified victory by nearly 12,000 votes.

The clips, part of documents from the dismissed Fulton County racketeering case against Trump and over a dozen associates, revive scrutiny of the president’s post-election pressure campaign.

Once central to criminal charges alleging illegal solicitation of public officials, the conversation shows efforts to subvert democratic outcomes—efforts halted not by lack of evidence, but by Trump’s reelection and Justice Department policy shielding sitting presidents from prosecution.

The Call: Step-by-Step Guidance and Acknowledged Risks

Trump urged Ralston to call a special session to address supposed “fraud,” dismissing potential barriers.

“Who’s gonna stop you for that?” Trump pressed.

“A federal judge, possibly,” Ralston responded with a laugh, revealing awareness of legal vulnerabilities.

Undeterred, Trump detailed how the session should proceed: “If we had a special session, we will present, and you will say, ‘Here, it’s been massive fraud. We’re going to turn over the state.'”

Trump falsely claimed victory by “hundreds of thousands” of votes and revived thoroughly debunked theories of ballot stuffing at State Farm Arena in Atlanta—a centerpiece of Rudy Giuliani’s discredited presentations.

Ralston expressed personal allegiance—”I march to my own drummer, and my own drummer says I want Donald Trump to remain the president”—but never committed to the session. He ultimately did not convene one, as courts and officials repeatedly affirmed the results.

The call formed part of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s 2023 RICO indictment, charging Trump with soliciting Ralston to violate his oath by appointing alternate electors. Judge Scott McAfee quashed those counts for lack of specificity on violated statutes, but the audio illustrates the intent alleged.

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From Indictment to Dismissal: Accountability Evaporated

Willis’s sweeping case accused Trump and 18 co-defendants of a “criminal enterprise” to overturn Georgia’s results. Four pleaded guilty; others saw charges reduced.

The prosecution’s collapse—without trial—followed Trump’s inauguration, aligning with DOJ guidelines. Similar fate befell Jack Smith’s federal cases.

Critics decry the outcome as a perversion of justice: robust evidence gathered, charges filed, but proceedings terminated by electoral success rather than adjudication. The leaks—emerging through media channels offer the closest public glimpse into what trials might have exposed.

The Times obtained the recordings amid a broader collection tied to the defunct probe, though exact sourcing details remain protected.

The Ralston conversation fits Trump’s documented playbook: personal outreach to state officials across battlegrounds.

Most famous: the January 2, 2021, call to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, urging him to “find” 11,780 votes.

Others included pressuring Arizona lawmakers, Michigan canvassers, and promoting fake elector schemes. Bipartisan reports—from the Senate Judiciary Committee to the January 6 Select Committee—concluded a coordinated, multi-state effort to retain power despite defeat.

Ralston’s participation highlights the bind for Republican officials: loyalty to Trump versus constitutional duties. His acknowledgment of judicial risks and ultimate inaction reflects the limits even allies imposed.

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Reviving Debate in Trump’s Second Term

Trump has long dismissed such evidence as “hoaxes” or “witch hunts.” No immediate White House comment was available on the latest audio.

Democrats have renewed pushes for full release of related materials, including Smith’s reports. With Republican committee control, prospects are dim.

The timing amid economic challenges, foreign crises, and midterm preparations—risks rekindling January 6 associations for swing voters. While Trump’s base views 2020 claims as legitimate grievances, independents often cite the events as disqualifying.

Legal analysts note the audio’s potency: presidential directives on extra-legal maneuvers, captured verbatim. In a trial context, it could have bolstered solicitation and conspiracy charges.

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The dismissals leave no formal verdict, but piecemeal disclosures build an indelible archive. The Ralston call adds specificity: Trump not venting but scripting legislative interference in a pivotal state.

As courts and prosecutors recede, journalistic revelations sustain accountability. The recordings ensure 2020’s aftermath—a direct challenge to electoral integrity—orchestrated from the highest office, remains part of the public discourse.

The audio poses enduring questions: What mechanisms prevent repetition? And when evidence of subversion is clear but unprosecuted, what does it mean for democratic resilience?