Donald Trump indicted over bid to overturn 2020 election

Donald Trump indicted over bid to overturn 2020 election Former President Donald Trump faces four criminal in connection with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. #donaldtrump #president #election Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday in connection with his attempts to overturn the 2020 election result, with special counsel Jack Smith charging he made “knowingly false” claims of voter fraud in a desperate bid to stay in power after his defeat by Joe Biden. Trump, 77, faces four counts — conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights. An initial court appearance is set for Thursday at 4pm in Washington, DC, federal court. According to prosecutors, Trump “pursued unlawful means of discounting legitimate votes and subverting the election results.”