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Raffensperger says he hasn't spoken to Trump since 2021 call asking him to 'find' votes

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On January 2, 2021, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger spoke with then-President Donald Trump, who asked him to "find" votes that could overturn the state's election results. According to an NBC News report, since this controversial phone call, Raffensperger has not spoken to Trump, maintaining a clear boundary between them despite past political ties and shared conservative values. This silence underscores Raffensperger’s commitment to upholding electoral integrity following intense pressure from Trump and his allies to challenge the election outcome in key states like Georgia.

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