Trump Jr. shared ideas to overturn 2020 election in text to Mark Meadows

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Donald Trump Jr. shared ideas about overturning the 2020 election results with a top member of his father’s administration, according to a newly revealed text message.

The missive, obtained by the House committee investigating the Capitol riot, was sent to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows two days after the November contest, suggesting lawsuits, advocating recounts in certain swing states, and having a handful of Republican legislatures put forward fake “Trump electors,” CNN reported Friday.

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