Trump Defends 2020 Election Interference Rights Amid Legal Battles

Former U.S. President Donald Trump faces federal and state charges for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. In a recent Fox News interview, Trump claimed he had 'every right' to interfere. Charges include fraud, racketeering, and preventing Congress from certifying Biden's victory.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, facing both federal and state charges for allegedly trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat to Joe Biden, claims he had 'every right' to interfere in the process. Trump's assertion came during a Fox News interview that aired on Sunday.

The federal indictment against Trump includes accusations of defrauding the United States by attempting to prevent Congress from certifying Biden's victory and denying voters a fair election. Last month, a revised indictment further accused him of unlawfully attempting to reverse his 2020 election loss. Trump's supporters infamously stormed the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, following weeks of his false claims of victory.

Trump is also facing charges of racketeering in Fulton County, Georgia, related to a January 2, 2021, phone call urging Georgia's top election official, Brad Raffensperger, to 'find' enough votes to overturn his narrow loss in the state. This case is currently on hold pending a state appeals court decision on the district attorney's role. Trump's camp continues to challenge these accusations as he remains the Republican presidential candidate.

(With inputs from agencies.)