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Posted On: 04/03/2024 9:40:39 AM
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CHARGE: Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding
Per the indictment, Trump allegedly conspired to "corruptly obstruct and impede" the certification of the electoral vote taking place on Jan. 6, 2021. Prosecutors argue he did so by exhorting his supporters to "fight like hell" and directing them to head to Capitol, where they eventually mobbed police officers and entered the building. The riots that ensued halted the counting of electoral votes for Joe Biden and forced the evacuation of lawmakers, including Trump's own vice president. As the indictment details, Trump "reportedly refused to approve a message directing rioters to leave the Capitol," instead issued two tweets in which he suggested those at the Capitol were "peaceful."
Per the indictment, Trump allegedly conspired to "corruptly obstruct and impede" the certification of the electoral vote taking place on Jan. 6, 2021. Prosecutors argue he did so by exhorting his supporters to "fight like hell" and directing them to head to Capitol, where they eventually mobbed police officers and entered the building. The riots that ensued halted the counting of electoral votes for Joe Biden and forced the evacuation of lawmakers, including Trump's own vice president. As the indictment details, Trump "reportedly refused to approve a message directing rioters to leave the Capitol," instead issued two tweets in which he suggested those at the Capitol were "peaceful."
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