Trump Indicted on 34 Felony Counts
Former President faces charges of conspiracy, obstruction, and other crimes
Details of indictment unsealed Tuesday
The indictment against former President Donald Trump unsealed Tuesday details 34 felony counts related to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The seven counts against the former president include conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, willful retention of national defense information, and inciting an insurrection.
The indictment is the culmination of a months-long investigation by the Justice Department into Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, when a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden's victory.
The indictment is a major development in the ongoing investigation into Trump's actions surrounding the 2020 election. It is the first time that Trump has been charged with a crime since leaving office, and it raises the possibility that he could be convicted and sentenced to prison.
The indictment is also a significant moment in U.S. history, as it is the first time that a former president has been indicted on criminal charges.
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