Trump Lands in DC to Confront Accusations of Subverting 2020 Election
Former President Donald Trump has arrived in Washington to face charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. He is set to appear in a federal courthouse near the U.S. Capitol building, where his supporters stormed on January 6, 2021. Trump has been indicted on four felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. government and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding. The charges could result in a prison sentence. Security outside the courthouse has been increased, and barricades have been set up. Trump is the only person charged in the case, but the indictment references six unnamed co-conspirators, including lawyers, who allegedly plotted with him. This is the third criminal case brought against Trump in less than six months, with charges in New York and Florida as well. Prosecutors in Georgia are also expected to announce charging decisions in an investigation into efforts to subvert election results. Trump’s lawyer has argued that his actions were protected by the First Amendment and that he relied on legal advice. The arraignment will be handled by a U.S. Magistrate Judge, with the case presided over by a U.S. District Judge known for being tough on Capitol rioters.
