President Trump flew back to Washington, D.C., ahead of a week that he hopes could change the outcome of the 2020 election.
The president and first lady Melania Trump departed on Air Force One from Palm Beach International Airport earlier than expected, according to three people familiar with his plans, as he attempts a last-gasp effort to challenge the results of the 2020 election, CNN reported.
Trump was expected to appear at his annual New Year’s Eve party in Florida, but those close to the president said that Trump’s sole focus is on challenging and overturning the election certification process in Congress on Jan. 6.
The news comes a day after Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said he would object to the election certification. Trump also recently shared a tweet calling for Vice President Mike Pence to obstruct the election certification process next week.
Tens of thousands of Trump supporters are expected in Washington on Jan. 6 for protests that Trump said would be “wild.”
