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Brian Kemp, governor of Georgia, stated that he was interviewed by Jack Smith’s office “months ago” regarding the inquiry into former president Donald Trump’s endeavor to overturn the 2020 election.
According to CNN, the Republican revealed that he had been interviewed by investigators last summer as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation into the former president’s actions following his defeat to Joe Biden.
Mr. Kemp told Kaitlan Collins that he gave the same information to them as he did to the special grand juries. He stated that he follows the law and the Constitution and answered all of their questions honestly.
According to Mr. Kemp, the interview was brief and he cannot recall the exact date it occurred.
Mr. Smith has accused ex-president Trump of disseminating false information following the 2020 election, where Trump claimed victory and asserted that the election was stolen.
On August 18, 2023, Republican Governor Brian Kemp addressed a gathering organized by Conservative radio personality Erick Erickson in Atlanta, Georgia.
As part of the campaign, Trump placed a call to Kemp, urging him to audit absentee ballots. Despite Trump’s request, Kemp declined, stating that the Secretary of State was the authority responsible for such actions.
In a well-known conversation, Trump conversed with the Secretary of State and suggested that he could assist in locating 11,780 votes.
The ex-president has claimed that he cannot be prosecuted because he was still in office at the time. Governor Kemp challenged this belief.
Kemp stated that he believes no one is exempt from the law, regardless of political affiliation or personal identity. This is his personal viewpoint.
Collins inquired about the possibility of the DOJ case going to trial before the November election, in order for voters to make a decision on who to support based on the result.
“I believe that many voters share my sentiment. Our nation was established on the foundation of laws and the constitution, and as elected officials, it is our responsibility to embody those principles in various aspects. I anticipate that these matters will be resolved before the election.”
The former President Trump is currently facing 13 charges for his efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election, which are being pursued in a separate case in Fulton County, Georgia. This case has received attention due to the revelation that District Attorney Fani Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade have a personal connection.
According to Kemp’s statement to CNN, voters should not let the ongoing court case distract them from the upcoming November elections. Despite the legal challenges faced by Trump, Kemp believes that he could still emerge as the Republican nominee. However, there is also a possibility of him losing, which is a concern for the party.
The Independent requested a response from the Governor on Wednesday morning, but did not receive an answer.
Source: independent.co.uk
