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Trump Indicted in Special Counsel Investigation

Former President Faces Charges Related to Capitol Riot

Former President Donald Trump was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that stem from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the 2020 election. Trump has been indicted four times in 2023 and has been ordered to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday.

According to reports, Trump reportedly insisted during a phone call with Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger that he had won the state's electoral votes in the 2020 election. Trump has repeatedly made claims that the election was stolen from him, despite the results being certified and numerous recounts and audits confirming the victory of President Joe Biden.

The indictment against Trump is a significant development in Smith's investigation into the Capitol riot, which sought to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The indictment comes after months of testimony from witnesses and the gathering of evidence by Smith's team.

The charges against Trump are expected to include obstruction of justice, making false statements to investigators, and inciting an insurrection.