‘People are being held accountable’: Arizona Sec. of State discusses fake electors charges

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A state grand jury in Arizona on Wednesday indicted 18 people - including key Trump aides and allies Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and Boris Epshteyn - for their involvement in an alleged “fake electors” plot to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in their state. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes joins Ali Velshi to discuss the charges, and why the case is crucial for the future of preserving election integrity.
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@moonstoneway2694 12 днів тому

Yay! Wonderful to listen to a sane conversation. Thanks.

@joeyg7458 12 днів тому

Adrian has his head on straight..Thank you

@metoyou2576 12 днів тому

Anybody but TRUMP and MAGA Republicans. VOTE BLUE DOWN BALLOT!!!! 💙💙💙

@MarkSmith-pb2ly 12 днів тому

Trump for 2024. A vote for Trump, is a vote for democracy and peace.

@ecurewitz 12 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2lya vote for Trump is a vote for authoritarianism

@MERLE1593 12 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2ly

@charleselphinstone6714 11 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2ly thank you mrs putin!!

@WayofYahushua 11 днів тому

GOD bless our Great President and leader Donald Trump.

@YoshiYosheda 12 днів тому

Poor rudy can't catch a break. 😅😅😅

@micheleconner5083 11 днів тому

Karma coming to take a big chunk out of his hinney!!😂😂

@CharlieFreeman-xw6fl 12 днів тому

Lock them up!!

@MarkSmith-pb2ly 12 днів тому

Why? All lives matter.

@Muttinchopsforeverandalways 12 днів тому

Stop the STINK!! VOTE BLUE

@talaveramexhapati2726 12 днів тому

good one !!! yesssssss stop Diapper Donnie before that thing explodes

@milehighgimpster 12 днів тому

The Pope knows better. Biden actually soiled himself in his presence.

@jeremycurtis2334 11 днів тому

Well we can vote blue, but not sure we can stop the stink. That emanates from within from the food he eats and probably other things. I feel bad for his attorneys for sitting next to the smell. The other stuff they get is bc they chose to represent him, but even that stench is undeserved.

@lindaweber5599 12 днів тому

Great reporting.

@chrisyacoback6320 12 днів тому

You still have Kari Lake running around Arizona like a rabid coyote

@jacksondrake-lost 12 днів тому

She is finished and just helps secure blue votes at this point.

@ecurewitz 12 днів тому

Doesn’t she have a Burger King manager she needs to speak to

@ecurewitz 12 днів тому

Isn’t there a Burger King manager she needs to speak to

@nicnic1981 12 днів тому

Karl lake U know there’s No truth To your lies

@sclogse1 12 днів тому

You're giving rabid coyotes a bad name.

@hemihead6645 12 днів тому

Lock'em up.

@BuckNasty-du8wj 12 днів тому

For stealing your face?

@Inmate.Karen. 12 днів тому

The Best Republican is an unelected one.

@jacksondrake-lost 12 днів тому

@@Inmate.Karen. Or convicted.

@ecurewitz 12 днів тому

All of them

@reneelibby4885 12 днів тому

Everybody BUT Trump.

@Coolidge2329 12 днів тому

10% for uncle bosie

@d.p.89 12 днів тому

Leaving the Dumpster out, will allow this case to move forward without the constant drama and delays. They can go for him later, when he's in jail somewhere.

@milehighgimpster 12 днів тому

Biden for Palestine Biden for Hamas

@einherjar8585 12 днів тому

He is listed in the filing as an unindicted coconspirator and that is open to change depending on these investigations and trials.

@reneelibby4885 12 днів тому

@@d.p.89 true, but will he ever be in jail?

@moonbean9050 12 днів тому

Arizona is shifting blue in the last six years and with all the insanely extreme events executed by the Republican legislature in Arizona will certainly expedite that shift in favor of Democrats.

@JackHawkinswrites 12 днів тому

The shift has been going on since McCain ran for President, twenty years ago. About three points each four year cycle.

@Coolidge2329 12 днів тому

It’s all the illegals

@taylorfox6436 12 днів тому

@@Coolidge2329 Proof/Evidence?

@LindaSandoval-iz1mr 12 днів тому

I am a Native to Arizona I know this man is correct

@donnacox1354 12 днів тому

Remember that not all Republicans are with this kind of behavior. All he has done to the legal process and to Republicans real Republicans is damaging them.

@sandiegotrafficlightstrain354 12 днів тому

No mention of this on Fox News.

@micheleconner5083 11 днів тому

And you won't hear it there. This is truth! Fox only peddles lies!

@DogTheBounyHunterOrMTG. 12 днів тому

Brian Sicknick, Ashli Babbitt, Kevin Greeson, Rosanne Boyland, Benjamin Philips, Jeffrey Smith, Kyle DeFreytag, Howard Liebengood, Gunther Hashida. All would be alive today if not for trump's insurrection.

@wolfdreams2000 12 днів тому

Thank you for remembering them. 🙏😢

@terrencekane8203 12 днів тому

Comment of the week. Congratulations. ❤️

@Millers-Mausoleum 12 днів тому

@@terrencekane8203 hey you like Ukraine? When are they paying us back the $460 billion or do we need to sell them to russia because they belong to us now

@johnkelsch221 12 днів тому

A lot of lives have been turned upside down because of the Big Lie.

@Americasinertia 12 днів тому

Reported. Misinformation

@oceanecastelnau9821 12 днів тому

Really encouraging for those of us who love democracy 🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲

@user-ms9xw9br7s 11 днів тому

USA is runned by the DeepState, Oligarchs and Satanists... the whole world knows this... democracy 😂 is a pipe dream...

@katharinewright95620 12 днів тому

California poll worker since 2006 I refuse to help anyone vote for trump.

@DissaffectedLiberal 12 днів тому

Thanks for admitting to election interference.

@stevestoll3124 12 днів тому

With that being said you are admitting to voter fraud!

@stevestoll3124 12 днів тому

So you openly admit to election fraud!!

@oceanecastelnau9821 12 днів тому

If he is on a ballot you violate your public trust if you behave that way. If you don't believe in free and fair voting, you have no business at the polls, and you certainly don't believe in democracy!

@donnacox1354 12 днів тому

As a poll worker that is not your choice. You do the duties and allow the free will of each voter to happen.

@TimJCOOL-ng8pu 12 днів тому

If the leader isn't held responsible, then there is no justice.

@CicadaSong576 12 днів тому

Mr Fontes is a shining example of how AZ is moving forward. We have some elected idiots, too, but each ballot we correct course.

@MarkSmith-pb2ly 12 днів тому

No disrespect, but Mister Fontes eyes look to close together, he looks a little shifty.

@ecurewitz 12 днів тому

Now if the rest of America follows suit

@nicnic1981 12 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2ly It's a shame that fascist hooligans lack the ability to communicate with any level of intelligence - should be "too close"

@nomenclature9373 11 днів тому

Best statement regarding a rigged election was by his 2020 Maricopa Reorder challenger and eventual winner with the question "If the election was rigged, why didn't the Democratic incumbent rig it to stay in office?"

@ecurewitz 11 днів тому

@@nomenclature9373 the election wasn’t rigged. Everyone knows that. Trump is just mad because he lost and lost fairly. And people are actually dumb enough to believe his lies

@clausbohm9807 12 днів тому

Adults talking in the room is so refreshing!

@MarlonBundo-ec4jh 12 днів тому

Historians have rated trump as the worst president ever.

@NHLblkgurl 12 днів тому

Then why does Biden have the worst approval numbers, in every poll, since these polls were enacted? (Gallop yesterday in fact ironically just added).

@jeffhampton2767 12 днів тому

Feeble-minded Joe Potato has been rated the dumbest president in history 🤔😆😆

@hilpei3675 12 днів тому

So have millions upon millions of American citizens. THE WORST TREASONOUS, CRIMINAL FRAUD IN OUR HISTORY!!!! Who lost the popular vote, by the way, the bogus electoral college gave him the presidency and he used it to enrich himself and destroy our democracy.

@gregmiller9710 12 днів тому

i'd say he'll hold that record for many many years..perhaps centuries...

@Democracy.Will.Win.866 12 днів тому

@@gregmiller9710 You're probably right, Mr Spock.

@Aliens.Say.FDT. 12 днів тому

Trump makes America look stupid.

@BuckNasty-du8wj 12 днів тому

The entire Republican party.

@titusmaximus7278 12 днів тому

No just Trump and the Republicans clown party is .

@johngodley256 12 днів тому

He has definitely shown how much corruption prevails, the biggest crimes being perpetrated by politicians, right up to the SCOTUS.

@copscatchingtrumpsupporter3740 12 днів тому

@@thebilboshow168

@zipper674 12 днів тому

Trump almost turned America into Slumerica. Biden and his team have done a remarkable job in saving America.

@boorockomamba6876 12 днів тому

Hopefully MAGA has developed their coping skills since 2020, so as that they will be able to handle what's coming in November 2024.

@milehighgimpster 12 днів тому

Better check with Antifa and BLM first.

@jerryjerry7561 12 днів тому

@@milehighgimpster anti fascists know what trump is. did you know blm was black? he cant pay all of them.

@ecurewitz 12 днів тому

No, they won’t. They will flip out

@nicnic1981 12 днів тому

@@milehighgimpster Hey kids - It's gimpy the rodeo clown. Remember, no matter what don't get in the bucket with him

@suomynona4607 11 днів тому

@@milehighgimpster Mental patient, you must know that BLM and Antifa are fully prepared to use Italian satellites to change bamboo ballots on German servers, so that they can make big, massive late-night dumps, just like last time. Or so says Sydney Powell's trusted source, the self-described semi-decapitated time traveler who heard it from the wind.

@mysmith7 12 днів тому

Secretary Fontes made an important point highlighting the roll of the grand jury in this process. Justice and the rule of law will prevail.

@titusmaximus7278 12 днів тому

We the people have the power 🔋. Evil 😈 never should win. Let your voices be heard fight the good fight 💪 at any means necessary 💯 Vote blue 💙 👍 for freedom and peace ✌️ 💙 and democracy 💙

@MarkSmith-pb2ly 12 днів тому

zzzz..zzz.....zz....

@carolrodd1754 11 днів тому

Words well spoken. 👏

@suomynona4607 11 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2ly Is that you Sleepy Don? Next time snort more Adderall before going to court.

@GeneTurner-gg4yo 12 днів тому

Lets hope that your supreme court DOES NOT HEAR THIS CASE!!! Or else they all will get off!!! This doesn't cut with what they are trying to accomplish with this ridiculous "Absolute Immunity" claim. Sickening!

@clarencespangle532 11 днів тому

*MSNBC = Making Sure Nobody Blames China*

@gyrene_asea4133 12 днів тому

Mr. Fontes seems to be very serious about doing the right thing for the voters of Arizona. A person of integrity is exactly what I would hope that AZ continues to elect to these Statewide offices. Rule of Law is preferable to Law by Rulers. Thank you Mr. Fontes and AZ Elections.

@user-9km756h 12 днів тому

Vote Blue like our democracy is at stake because it is.💙💙💙

@Coolidge2329 12 днів тому

Vote blue for endless wars

@milehighgimpster 12 днів тому

Vote blue for higher inflation

@milehighgimpster 12 днів тому

Vote blue for high inflation

@milehighgimpster 12 днів тому

@@Coolidge2329 and high inflation

@jacksondrake-lost 12 днів тому

@@Coolidge2329 Endless war against YOU. You can believe that buddy.....................................................................

@scooter2377 12 днів тому

Arizona for PRISON

@Americasinertia 12 днів тому

Biden for prison

@rustiboi10 12 днів тому

@@Americasinertianobody is listening to to you or your other 5 fake profiles anymore..get help

@Typical.Anomaly 12 днів тому

@@Americasinertia FYM... ITA

@mrmark8603 12 днів тому

@@Americasinertia Ask your handler for new material, Vlad. Yawn.

@DissaffectedLiberal 12 днів тому

@@rustiboi10 How does a fake profile work?

@richardsali1954 12 днів тому

This man is dead on in terms of how the judicial process has to continue to function in order to preserve the US democratic process now and for future generations.

@captainez 12 днів тому

You're so right, the problem as I see it... is that it should happen in my life; maybe even his life..... Law not necessarily justice, just the LAW, everybody's!

@brenthorn2475 12 днів тому

I’m very impressed with the Arizona Sec. of State! Carry-on and protect our Democracy. Much appreciated!

@cathyshappell1148 12 днів тому

I'm jealous. AZ has a well spoken sane Representative and I'm stuck in Florida with Ron, who is doing his best to destroy democracy.

@sclogse1 12 днів тому

Just think how bad it is in the rest if the world.

@gobi3751 12 днів тому

From AZ: Fantastic!

@wellone-hh8xl 12 днів тому

Thank You All for all of your hard work and dedication to keep our Country free and sane....

@575HI 12 днів тому

Tired of Don Dump smelling up the air I breathe!!

@paulmurray8731 12 днів тому

Mr Fuentes is a smart man. Google him breaking down the 2nd amendment. I would really like to see him in higher office.

@primalspirit1 11 днів тому

It's Fontes, and I agree!

@barbarashirland9078 12 днів тому

So proud of Mr. Fontes! So articulately said. I’ll vote for him again.

@MarkSmith-pb2ly 12 днів тому

Is it just me, or does Mister Fontes eyes look to close together, he looks a little shifty?

@primalspirit1 11 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2ly It's just you.

@MarkSmith-pb2ly 11 днів тому

@@primalspirit1 They cheated and they know it.

@JamesBrown-si8eu 12 днів тому

Except the one who masterminded the whole scam is still above the law! When is the main criminal paying for his crime? Until then, all of this is just a big joke and a waste of time.

@SteveinSanFrancisco 12 днів тому

Good... lock em up!!!!

@danadavisyt 12 днів тому

Imagine the quickness it takes to jail black men on the regular

@johnnydoe3603 12 днів тому

Thanks for Defending Our Democracy from MAGA Thugs. 🙏🏽 🇺🇸

@eliseleonard3477 12 днів тому

Adrian Fontes is a great public servant. He doesn’t mince words or play excessive politics. I hope he runs for Governor in the future.

@arrie1953 12 днів тому

That’s not what I want. I want to rule of law that will be upheld. It required an election to have this law upheld. That’s insane. Where is the rule of law outside of politics?

@jimhutchinson4623 12 днів тому

Thank you to the Secretary of State for Arizona.

@DerBingle1 11 днів тому

They tried this stunt in 5 states (that we know about) and they're bragging that THIS time they wont fail.

@cecilelaforce3686 11 днів тому

Sect'y Fontes appears a very competent and well-spoken man. AZ is lucky to have him, imo.

@tja3495 12 днів тому

💙 NO ONE IS ABOVE THE ⚖ LAW IN AMERICA 🗽 💙 🌊VOTE For American Democracy 2024, VOTE For President Biden 🌊 💙VOTE BLUE 2024💙

@rich748 12 днів тому

I love causians people not trump trump is the only causian I can't stand

@blueberry-ri7eb 11 днів тому

Love Mr. FONTES..

@janrobertsstickel6256 12 днів тому

Processes with integrity.

@kiphenrie2291 11 днів тому

Thank you Adrian for having some integrity and for all that you are doing. I'm an X-Republican disgusted with the GOP and Trump for not supporting the constitution and rule of law. Great work.

@user-ir7vq3zc6s 10 днів тому

You stand like you speak I'll start to belive .You sir are needed today and in the further time coming !

@gabegood8989 11 днів тому

If they are connected across the nation.. how is this not RICO charges?

@rebeccadieter6131 11 днів тому

I'm glad I voted for Adrian Fontes.

@KARMABELLA24 11 днів тому

Me too

@leannevandekew1996 12 днів тому

Imagine a fake billionaire, so cheap that he pretends to be his own publicist, named John Barron, that calls local NYC radio talk shows. You can hear John Baron here on YT; it's obviously Trump.

@terrencekane8203 12 днів тому

David Dennison too. Trump is a pathetic loser.

@MarkSmith-pb2ly 12 днів тому

Huh? Did you take your meds today?

@leannevandekew1996 12 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2ly Grams, Do you only speak in witless clichés?

@leannevandekew1996 12 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2ly Grampaw, Ask your nurse how to upload a jpeg.

@leannevandekew1996 12 днів тому

@@MarkSmith-pb2lyWhen she changes your diapers.

@mikehersh6192 12 днів тому

Mayes Fontes. Doing great work

@Mrrossj01 12 днів тому

I would like to see Trump in an orange jumpsuit and a buzz cut. Bad image.

@Mr.R-xv4le 12 днів тому

Let's stop talking about Accountability. Show us. Make us believe that no one is above the law. Harsh time for the so called privileged.

@tenkloosterherman 11 днів тому

I think they all will sing like canaries. More ketchup on the walls at mar-a-lardo.

@andym4695 12 днів тому

Arizona - a great state to be *from* FFS.

@BrandonOsborn404 12 днів тому

After that horrible, repetive ad, I can't stand the sound of Velshi's voiice any more.

@user-ie7qj8ol3o 12 днів тому

Time is NOW to hold trump accountable for every single thing the crook did since 2015! VOTE BLUE.

@julieholien3681 4 дні тому

Thank you arizona.

@smartist-witin-Kintuckey 12 днів тому

*if donalds never surrender gold shoes dont arrive by november we should delay the election until they arrive everyone should vote in style*

@Americasinertia 12 днів тому

True. Rather pay for those than corrupt cartel 46s violent illegals

@jeffyoung3635 12 днів тому

Hahahahahahaha! thanks for the laugh Enjoy your weekend

@mrmark8603 12 днів тому

I really hope Rue Paul bought a pair, and wears them in public. The MAGATS won't wear theirs to monster truck rallies.

@Typical.Anomaly 12 днів тому

_Donald clicks heels together_ "There's no place like home... there's no place like home..." _Donald vanishes from Mar-A-Lardo and re-appears in front of The Kremlin._

@lauraschwed1545 11 днів тому

😂😂😂😂😂❤

@seand1011 12 днів тому

Let's hope Creamsicle Mussolini is also held accountable in Arizona next

@franceswilson5783 6 днів тому

First sane conscientious conversation I've heard in 8 yrs., it seems so much has happened that defies this approach.

@DaddySupakorndej 12 днів тому

Being attacked isn't the same as being held accountable.

@MrsV03 11 днів тому

"It's a republic if you can keep it."- Ben Franklin

@miketomas8564 12 днів тому

WHATS WITH THE BACKGROUND? That's NOT Arizona...

@triciacherise8084 11 днів тому

Music to my ears!

@RenovatemyapartmentNYCandNJ 11 днів тому

In the spirit of democracy and fairness, I believe it’s crucial for all voices to be heard and respected. The idea of a private ballot, where votes are cast without party affiliations dictating the outcome, could ensure a more unbiased and equitable process. As we navigate these politically charged times, it’s essential to remember that the strength of our nation lies in its unity, not division. Allegations of schemes and unfair tactics only serve to undermine the democratic principles we all cherish. Let’s engage in constructive conversations and work together towards a system that upholds the integrity of our elections, regardless of our political leanings. Whether you support former President Trump or any other candidate, the focus should be on transparency and justice for all. As Americans, we share one country, and it’s our collective responsibility to foster an environment where every citizen can participate in the democratic process with confidence and trust. Let’s stand united in making our nation fair and just for everyone.

@DBRising 12 днів тому

Fontes America supports you!

@einherjar8585 12 днів тому

A bit late and slow for justice and our nation but I am happy its happening

@ryansauchuk7290 10 днів тому

Waste of time, Arizona supreme court or SCOTUS will simply overturn a conviction

@user-gl5ux5xk3k 11 днів тому

just make sure the person that initiated this corruption is charged and prosecuted and goes to prison

@arthurriaf8052 11 днів тому

Justice is a dish served COLD and slowly! But it is complete soup to nuts! 😂😮😮😮😮

@faylinn1 11 днів тому

You mean they're finally going to charge Hobbs & her ilk?

@mjgonzalez8293 11 днів тому

This guy is a crook omg nbc is such dirt

@rjs8044 11 днів тому

Wow! A decent governmental man. Wow!

@zaphod22 12 днів тому

Being held accountable.... what a novel concept.🤨

@tomkitchen9457 12 днів тому

So why is trump unindicted?⁉️

@dougiedorite8296 11 днів тому

If he didn't run for office, would he be indicted at all ? If the answer is NO, then something is very wrong here.

@capturedcarbon4405 11 днів тому

When you hear buzzword salad, propaganda is being deployed.

@charleslanphier8094 12 днів тому

The Supreme Court will find a way to protect Trump, though. So he can do it again.

@LTM-gu5fz 11 днів тому

We want to be able to cheat without anyone being able to do anything about it

@robertlane8793 11 днів тому

This is the cartel lawyer! He is worried he will be found out !

@garymankey6186 12 днів тому

Thank you MSNBC for your show.

@milehighgimpster 12 днів тому

MSNBC - Where propaganda meets misinformation and is fed to useful id**ts.

@milehighgimpster 12 днів тому

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

@MarkSmith-pb2ly 12 днів тому

Thank you for using the words "Show" and not "News".

@sclogse1 12 днів тому

I just remembered Barbara Rez this morning. She ran Don's office. Business and architectural degrees. Appeared on Ari Melbers show back when. You think she would have something to contribute to the courtroom? She penned a book about her 18 years with Don. I just ordered it.

@mikekelley2877 12 днів тому

November 2020: Trump loses his re-election. January 2021: Trump's loses his insurrection. January 2021 - Present: Trump loses every court case, he throws or is thrown at him.