Arizona Senate President Karen Fann said that former Pres. Trump called to thank her for the so-called 'audit' of Maricopa County ballots, newly released emails show:
Fann also attempted to appeal to constituents in the emails from across the political spectrum, whether they agreed with the audit or not. In response to criticism emailed by constituents who were pushing her to take action on the audit, she pointed to her conversation with the former president. In response to criticism of the audit, she suggested it was a way to disprove conspiracies and improve the system.Arizona Senate President Karen Fann speaks to the media in Phoenix, May 26, 2020.
She told another constituent that the Senate had to be deliberate in their pursuit of the"audit," as it could be the first of many."The entire nation is watching because this could be the basis of lawsuits or challenges which means every I and every T has to be dotted and crossed," she wrote. "Personally I don't think we will find anything outside of the normal irregularities we have every election but am willing to go this extra mile if it puts these questions and concerns to rest," she added.
The emails also reveal some degree of coordination with One America News Network, a far-right media outlet which has had increased access to the audit that other news organizations do not. "Thank you Christina," Fann said in response."I have forwarded this information to Speaker Bowers and our respective Chief of Staffs and attorneys.""I believe we are looking for all the additional information your team said you would send because they didn't have it with them. The additional affidavits, lists containing names of deceased or illegal aliens who voted, etc." she wrote.
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