Meadows told investigators he did not believe the election was stolen and that Trump was being “dishonest” in claiming victory shortly after polls closed in 2020, according to ABC. Meadows met with Smith’s team at least three times this year, ABC reported, and prosecutors were focused on his conversations with Trump following the election defeat. The agreement is the first publicly known in the special counsel’s investigation into the events around January 6. Trump has been charged with several counts related to alleged efforts to overturn the election results and has pleaded not guilty. Meadows was also asked about Trump’s reaction to the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol, ABC reported.

Source: CNN October 24, 2023 23:51 UTC