Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s third indictment.
Former President Donald Trump Indicted for Third Time in 2021
Former President Donald Trump has once again found himself facing indictment, this time for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. This marks the third indictment against Trump this year, and it comes with four counts related to conspiracy, obstruction, and conspiracy against rights.
Key Takeaways from the 45-Page Indictment
- Jan. 6 Riot: Just the Tip of the Iceberg
- Smith’s Investigation Targets More Than Just Trump
- Key States in 2024 Election
In the extensive indictment, special counsel Jack Smith focuses on Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results rather than the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. The document reveals Trump’s unsuccessful attempts to persuade state legislatures to change their electoral votes in his favor. It also highlights his alleged request to Vice President Mike Pence to reject the certified electors during the joint session of Congress.
Smith’s investigation goes beyond Trump and delves into the former president’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and his involvement in various schemes. The indictment also implicates six co-conspirators, including notable figures like Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and John Eastman.
The indictment mentions five crucial states where Trump allegedly attempted to overturn the election results: Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. These states played a pivotal role in the 2020 election and are expected to be significant again in the upcoming 2024 election.
This latest indictment adds to the legal challenges Trump is currently facing. He was previously indicted in Manhattan for business records falsification and in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida for mishandling classified documents. Trump is set to appear before Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya in Washington on Thursday at 4 p.m.
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