Donald Trump Gets Mor

On Thursday, former President Donald Trump was formally indicted on multiple federal charges connected to his alleged role in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

The indictment accuses Trump of conspiracy to defraud the United States, claiming he knowingly engaged in schemes to undermine the lawful outcome of the election.

He was also charged with conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, specifically the certification of the Electoral College vote on January 6, 2021. Prosecutors allege Trump’s actions were aimed at disrupting the peaceful transfer of power.

In addition, the case includes charges of obstruction and attempted obstruction of that same proceeding. The filing points to repeated efforts by Trump and his allies to interfere with Congress’s duty to certify the election results.

Another count charges him with conspiracy to violate civil rights, arguing that his conduct sought to deny citizens their constitutional right to have their votes counted fairly.

These charges represent some of the most serious legal challenges Trump has faced, with prosecutors framing them as an attack not only on the election system but also on democratic principles.

While Trump has denied all wrongdoing, the case underscores the extraordinary moment in U.S. history: a former president accused of undermining the very foundation of the country’s democratic process.