International Desk: Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with criminal charges for the third time in the last four months. This time, a federal investigation has begun into alleged attempts to interfere with the results of the 2020 election.
Special Counsel Jack Smith filed the 45-page indictment in Washington, DC, on Tuesday (July 1) on behalf of the US Department of Justice. This lawyer is leading the investigation against Trump. Trump has been accused of trying to stay in power after losing the 2020 US election to Democrat Joe Biden.
The new charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct government operations, and obstruction. “Defendant was determined to stay in power despite losing,” the indictment said. For more than two months after the Nov. 3, 2020, election, Trump campaigned falsely, rigged the election results, and claimed he actually won.
Although the complaint affirms Trump’s right to free speech, it claims that former President Trump has resorted to illegal methods to “take away valid votes.” Trump has been summoned to appear in federal district court on August 3. Six unnamed ‘co-conspirators’ have also been charged, including Rudy Giuliani, who worked on Trump’s legal team. “Our investigation is continuing,” said lawyer Jack Smith. We want a speedy trial in this case.
