The special counsel, Jack Smith, has led a wide-ranging Justice Department examination of the efforts by former President Donald J. Trump and his allies to subvert the will of voters in 2020.
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    • Former President Donald Trump was indicted on four counts related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and stay in power.

    • The charges include conspiracy to defraud the U.S., obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy to commit that crime.

    • Prosecutors allege Trump knew his claims of election fraud were false but continued to spread them.

    • Trump is accused of pressuring Vice President Mike Pence and state officials to overturn the election results.

    • The indictment identifies six unnamed co-conspirators who assisted Trump in his efforts.

    • The indictment relies on evidence presented by the House January 6 committee investigation.

    • The indictment does not bar Trump from running for president again in 2024.

    • Trump denounced the indictment as politically motivated and compared it to Nazi Germany.

    • An arraignment for Trump will likely be scheduled in the coming days where he will enter a plea.

    • If convicted on the most serious charges, Trump could face up to 20 years in prison, though that is unlikely.

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