As expected, former President Donald Trump entered a not-guilty plea on federal charges that he conspired to remain in power after the 2020 election.
Prior to leaving for the hearing, Trump wrote on T.
As expected, former President Donald Trump entered a not-guilty plea on federal charges that he conspired to remain in power after the 2020 election.
Prior to leaving for the hearing, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I AM NOW GOING TO WASHINGTON, D.C., TO BE ARRESTED FOR HAVING CHALLENGED A CORRUPT, RIGGED, & STOLEN ELECTION. IT IS A GREAT HONOR, BECAUSE I AM BEING ARRESTED FOR YOU. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
As PJM’s Matt Margolis reported when the indictment dropped on Tuesday:
A D.C. grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump on Tuesday on charges related to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the Capitol riot on January 6.
The 45-page indictment… charges Trump with 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.
