According to a new book by ABC’s Jonathan Karl, former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly believed in a conspiracy theory that suggested he could be reinstated as president.
What Happened: The book “Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Ole Party,” releasing on Tuesday, delves deeper into Trump’s belief in this baseless theory, reports The Hill. Trump’s belief was stoked by some of his staunchest allies, including My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell.
This baseless theory, associated with QAnon, posited that Trump could return to the White House on August 13, 2021, seven months after his departure. In a 2021 interview with Karl, Trump declined to expand on his belief in a possible reinstatement.
Karl disclosed that Trump’s repeated mentions of reinstatement led to worries within his inner circle. This theory, not grounded in any legal framework, also sparked skepticism among some Trump supporters, such as former Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Ala.). As per Karl, Trump asked Brooks to publicly endorse his reinstatement, but Brooks declined to do so.
Alyssa Farah Griffin, Trump’s former White House communications director, described this revelation as “stunning” and indicative of Trump’s dangerous tendencies.
Why It Matters: This revelation comes in the wake of numerous instances that point toward Trump’s refusal to accept the 2020 election results.
A previous report indicated that Trump had sought advice from his aides on ways to retain power following his 2020 election defeat.
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