A recent development in the legal battles surrounding the 2020 election involves an indictment issued by an Arizona grand jury against key figures closely associated with former President Donald Trump. Among those indicted are Boris Epshteyn, known for his past role as a White House aide and being a prominent adviser to Trump, along with Mark Meadows, the former White House chief of staff, and Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City.
The indictment is centered around allegations that these individuals played a part in efforts to subvert the election results, particularly concerning the fraudulent electors from Arizona. The Arizona Attorney General, Kris Mayes, revealed the indictment which specifically targets 11 individuals who acted as pro-Trump electors within the state. Despite Trump not facing any charges in Arizona at this time, the details of the indictment suggest his presence through the reference to him as "Unindicted Coconspirator 1."
The move to indict Trump's allies in Arizona is significant in the broader context of the legal disputes arising from the 2020 election. This development sheds light on the alleged attempts by these individuals to undermine the election results, creating further complications within the political landscape. Additionally, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hinted at the possibility of Trump facing yet another indictment, this time in Arizona, hinting at a similar scheme of fraudulent electors to challenge President Joe Biden's victory in the state.