Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges he participated in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results — an effort that reached a bloody crescendo as his supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Following an investigation by special counsel Jack Smith, a grand jury voted to charge Trump with conspiracy to defraud the United States, witness tampering and conspiracy against the rights of citizens, and obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding.

Trump, who has been summoned to appear in court on Thursday, is still the leading candidate in the Republican primary race. If he pleads not guilty (as he has with the other indictments), we could be hearing about his trial as he makes his case for the White House.

Here are five key points to help get you up to speed.

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  • moobythegoldensock@geddit.social
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    11 months ago

    1. This is the third criminal indictment for Trump, but it’s more than just another legal woe

    2. The latest charges represent significant legal peril

    3. The indictment lists six anonymous co-conspirators

    4. Trump is calling this indictment “fake.” And, yes, he’s still leading the polls

    5. Charges for 2020 election interference are starting to pile up