In a recent development, new details have emerged about the Trump campaign's efforts to block President-elect Joe Biden's ascent to the Oval Office through a fake elector scheme. The revelations shed light on the chaotic last-minute attempts to keep Donald Trump in power.

Two days before the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, fake elector certificates from crucial battleground states were held up in the mail, presenting a significant obstacle for the Trump campaign. To overcome this hurdle, campaign operatives decided to fly copies of the false certificates from Michigan and Wisconsin to Washington, D.C. The operation relied on a series of couriers and assistance from two Republican Congress members to deliver the documents to then-Vice President Mike Pence during the Electoral College certification.

According to emails and recordings obtained by CNN, the possibility of chartering a jet was considered to ensure the timely arrival of the documents. The new details provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the frantic efforts made to maintain Trump's hold on power.

One key figure in this scheme is Trump-aligned lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who played a pivotal role in the planning. Chesebro, now a cooperating witness in several state investigations related to the plot, pleaded guilty to a felony conspiracy charge in Georgia in connection with the fake elector scheme. He has also been in contact with investigators in Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin.

Recordings of Chesebro's recent interview with Michigan investigators obtained by CNN corroborate his statements about communicating with top Trump campaign lawyer Matt Morgan and another campaign official, Mike Roman, to arrange the shipment of the fake elector certificates to Washington, D.C. on January 5.

The involvement of Senator Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, and a Pennsylvania congressman in transporting the documents to Vice President Pence is also revealed. Chesebro described it as a high-level decision to ensure the presence of Michigan and Wisconsin votes. He emphasized the need to enlist a US senator to expedite the process and deliver the false certificates in time.

The recent disclosures from Chesebro shed light on the narrative underlying the elector scheme and its connection to the January 6 insurrection. These firsthand accounts provide crucial evidence and paint a clear picture of the concerted efforts made to prevent a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Joe Biden.

Former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams suggests that the audio recordings and emails obtained by CNN could strengthen Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump in the federal election subversion investigation, as they demonstrate the intent behind the scheme. This evidence may also be significant in prosecuting the conduct at the state level.

The Trump campaign's fake elector scheme, as revealed by Chesebro's account, underscores the extensive and desperate measures taken to impede the rightful winner of the presidential election from assuming office. The revelations raise questions about the ethical and legal implications of these actions, particularly as they were undertaken by lawyers and other professionals within the Trump campaign.

As the investigations unfold and more evidence surfaces, the full extent of the fake elector scheme and those involved will become clearer. The implications of these revelations for Jack Smith's case and other ongoing investigations may prove to be significant in determining accountability for the events of January 6, 2021, and the assault on democracy.