Trump cancels press conference on election fraud claims, citing attorneys’ advice

Former President Donald Trump cancelled a press conference, scheduled to present alleged evidence of fraud in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, due to his lawyers’ advice amidst two ongoing criminal cases.

Canceled Event: Trump decided against revealing what he calls “irrefutable & overwhelming evidence of election fraud & irregularities” in a press conference.
* Instead, his legal team preferred to present this evidence in formal legal filings.
* The press conference was planned to occur at Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.

The Criminal Cases: Trump is currently facing trial in two criminal cases that stem from his claims about election fraud.
* The first case is a conspiracy charge brought against him by a Georgia grand jury for alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
* The second involves handling of classified documents and obstruction of investigation in Florida.
* The federal judge warned Trump about public comments regarding evidence in the ongoing investigation.

The Claims: However, no credible evidence supporting Trump’s allegations of election fraud has been presented thus far.
* Claims of fraud were dismissed by state officials, including Republicans, and were rejected by courts.
* Trump’s home state, Georgia, carried out three recounts, each confirming President Biden’s victory.
* Figures like Georgia’s Republican Gov. Brian Kemp and Former Vice President Mike Pence have publicly dismissed claims of a stolen election.

Implications: These ongoing cases and the postponed reveal of the so-called evidence affects Trump’s political rhetoric.
* Advisers have recommended that Trump focus more on his future plans than the 2020 election as he aims for reelection.
* He is also warned against posing a threat to the integrity of his ongoing cases through his public comments.

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