The Last Scheme to Discredit the 2020 Election Is On, and It’s Even Crazier Than You Think

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From a conspiracy-minded tech CEO to an auditor who lost the very election he’s auditing—and got fired for lying about a tablet—the recount has eyeballs rolling.

Published Apr. 22 2021 4:55AM EDT

When a Republican-led coalition gathers to “audit” Maricopa County, Arizona’s 2020 election results on Thursday, the motley crew will include a former lawmaker who previously lost a police job for lying about a stolen iPad and a technology firm helmed by a proponent of election conspiracy theories.

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The Last Scheme to Discredit the 2020 Election Is On, and It’s Even Crazier Than You Think

From a conspiracy-minded tech CEO to an auditor who lost the very election he’s auditing—and got fired for lying about a tablet—the recount has eyeballs rolling.

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