House Freedom Caucus Chair Suggests Allocating NC's 16 Electoral Votes to Trump Preemptively

Oct 25, 2024, 06:58 PM

House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris has suggested that North Carolina legislators consider awarding the state's 16 electoral 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. This proposal has sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing that it would disenfranchise millions of North Carolinian voters and undermine the integrity of the electoral process. The suggestion was made during a GOP dinner and has been widely reported and condemned by various political figures and media outlets.