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Democratic Attorneys General Target Trump Allies Over 2020 Election

12/13/2025

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Kris Mayes (D-Ariz.) and Josh Kaul (D-Wis.) continue pursuing legal actions against supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump tied to the 2020 election.
Critics argue these cases are politically motivated and should end.
Kris Mayes has faced court setbacks, including indictments against alternate electors being dismissed.
Kaul's charges, brought four years after the election, are seen as criminalizing political actions.
The preliminary hearing for Kaul's case is set for December 15, 2025.

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Story summary

Kris Mayes (D-Ariz.) and Josh Kaul (D-Wis.) continue pursuing legal actions against supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump tied to the 2020 election.
Critics argue these cases are politically motivated and should end.
Kris Mayes has faced court setbacks, including indictments against alternate electors being dismissed.
Kaul's charges, brought four years after the election, are seen as criminalizing political actions.
The preliminary hearing for Kaul's case is set for December 15, 2025.