Former President Donald Trump has been hit with four federal counts related to his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the run-up to the United States Capitol riot by his supporters on January 6, 2021. The charges include conspiring to defraud the US, obstructing an “official proceeding,” and denying US citizens the right to vote and have their vote counted. Trump has dismissed the charges as “fake.”
The 45-page indictment, filed in Washington, DC by Special Counsel Jack Smith, marks Trump’s third criminal indictment since March. It alleges that Trump assaulted the “bedrock function” of democracy by trying to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory and depr
How does the indictment filed by Special Counsel Jack Smith accuse Donald Trump of undermining the fundamental function of democracy
In a new development, Former President Donald Trump is facing four federal counts related to his actions in overturning the 2020 election results and the subsequent Capitol riot carried out by his supporters on January 6, 2021. The charges against him include conspiring to defraud the United States, obstructing an “official proceeding,” and denying American citizens their right to vote and have their votes counted. Trump has dismissed these charges, labeling them as “fake.”
Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a 45-page indictment in Washington, DC, which marks Trump’s third criminal indictment since March. The indictment accuses Trump of undermining the fundamental function of democracy by attempting to impede Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory and depriving citizens of their democratic rights.
This indictment marks a pivotal moment in the aftermath of the Capitol riot, further highlighting the legal consequences of Donald Trump’s alleged involvement. A crucial development that will undoubtedly shape the ongoing investigations and discussions surrounding the event.