Freedom Caucus Chair Suggests NC Give Trump 16 Electoral Votes Before Counting

Oct 25, 2024, 05:48 PM

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris has suggested that North Carolina legislators should consider awarding the state’s 16 Electoral College votes to Donald Trump before votes are counted. Harris cited the impact of Hurricane Helene on pro-Trump counties as justification for this extraordinary measure. The proposal has drawn criticism, with Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizing the importance of free and fair elections. The Republican-controlled North Carolina Legislature has not yet made a decision on this matter.