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Georgia Governor Interviewed in Trump Election Interference Probe

Brian Kemp confirms cooperation with special counsel's investigation into 2020 election subversion attempts.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks with CNN on Tuesday, February 20.
Brian Kemp during the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series in Atlanta, on Oct. 17, 2022.
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Overview

  • Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp was interviewed months ago by special counsel Jack Smith as part of the investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
  • Kemp stated he followed the law and the Constitution, answering all questions truthfully during his interview.
  • Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges related to attempting to overturn the 2020 election results and interfering with the electoral vote count.
  • The District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Trump's claim of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.
  • Kemp emphasized that no one is above the law, regardless of political affiliation, in response to questions about Trump's immunity claims.