Former President Donald Trump faces landmark federal charges over alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election outcome and block transfer of power.
Former President Donald Trump faces federal criminal charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, marking the first time an ex-president has been charged with federal crimes.
The Department of Justice indictment accuses Trump of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Prosecutors allege Trump and associates engaged in a coordinated effort to interfere with the lawful transfer of presidential power following the 2020 election.
The indictment details allegations that Trump organized alternate slates of electors in certain states and attempted to influence the Electoral College certification vote on January 6, 2021. Federal prosecutors argue the conduct extended beyond protected political speech into criminal conduct designed to obstruct the constitutional election process.