Trump's Power Play: Ex-White House Lawyer Sparks Coup Fears Amid Election Defeats
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A former White House attorney under President Trump has raised eyebrows with a startling claim about the president's intentions. Ty Cobb, a member of Trump's legal team during his first term, recently appeared on the MSNBC podcast The Beat with Ari Melber. Cobb suggested that Trump's recent pardons for individuals involved in the 2020 election overturning case may be a sign of a coup plot to stay in power beyond 2028. According to Cobb, the pardons are unlikely to have a practical effect, as the statute of limitations will expire before Trump's term ends. However, he believes that the pardons may be part of a larger strategy to maintain control in the face of potential election losses. The Republicans suffered significant defeats in the 2025 elections, with Democrats winning key races in Virginia, New Jersey, and New York City. Cobb points out that the pardons may be a sign of desperation, as the White House and MAGA supporters may be aware that their grip on power is slipping. Trump recently commuted the sentences of 14 individuals convicted of seditious conspiracy and related charges, and granted full pardons to others convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack. Some of the high-profile names included in the pardons are Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and John Eastman, who attempted to overturn the 2020 election results. Cobb's comments have sparked concerns about a potential coup, but it remains to be seen whether his claims are accurate. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the 2025 elections have sent shockwaves through the Republican party, and the consequences of their losses are still being felt.
