Trump campaign promised to ‘fan the flame’ of 2020 election lie, audio reveals – live

• Audio shows strategy to spread word of stolen election
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In a newly released audio recording from November 2020, a top member of Donald Trump’s re-election campaign noted that team members were going to “fan the flame” and spread word that Democrats were “trying to steal this election”, reported the Associated Press.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will travel to Philadelphia today to announced $500m that will be used to upgrade water pipes in the region. The two will also address the Democratic National Committee during its winter meeting.

Jeff Zients is gearing up to begin his tenure as Biden’s new chief of staff, succeeding Ron Klain.

Advocates and Black lawmakers have urged Biden to discuss police reform during his State of the Union address next week, as several high-profile police brutality incidents have occurred in recent months.