Georgia secretary of state’s office opens investigation into Trump’s phone call

Raffensperger was adamant in defending the results of the presidential election, as well as the integrity of the state’s voting system. During the impressive hour-long call, Trump criticized his Republican colleague for refusing to falsely say he won the election in Georgia – and repeatedly praised baseless allegations of electoral fraud.

Walter Jones, a spokesman for Raffensperger, told CNN in a written statement that “the Secretary of State’s office is investigating the complaints it receives. The investigations are fact-finding and administrative in nature. Any additional legal efforts will be left for the attorney general “. Reuters was the first to report the investigation

Newly elected Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to make some kind of announcement on the subject “in one way or another” this month, the source said.

CNN previously reported that Willis said in a statement that he would apply the law “without fear” and that his office was considering whether to proceed with potential criminal action against Trump.

“As soon as the investigation is completed, this matter, like all others, will be dealt with by our office based on the facts and the law,” said Willis at the time.

David Worley, the only Democrat on Georgia’s five-member State Electoral Council, told CNN in a statement: “I have asked the Secretary of State to open an investigation, now that it has been done, I will wait to receive the report before requesting further action. . ”

This is a last-minute story and will be updated.