Bloomberg law host June Grasso and political contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino discuss the indictment of Donald Trump, defense strategy, wide-ranging potential indictment, parallel investigations, and the challenge of confronting Trump's claims while respecting his First Amendment rights.
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Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding, with six other co-conspirators involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
The indictment provides detailed information about Trump's alleged interference with the certification process of the vote, including his speech and instructions to the crowd, and covers multiple states, revealing schemes and tactics used by Trump.
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Charges and Co-conspirators
Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against the right to vote. The indictment reveals that there are six other co-conspirators, including Rudy Giuliani, involved in the efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. A federal judge had previously found evidence that Trump violated the conspiracy to defraud the US statute.
Interfering with the Certification Process
One of the counts in the indictment focuses on Donald Trump's alleged interference with the process of certifying the vote, which led to the disruption of the electoral college certification process in the Capitol on January 6th. This count is based on section 1512 of Title 18 and has been previously used against individuals involved in the riot. The indictment provides detailed information about what happened that day, including Trump's speech and instructions to the crowd.
Investigation and Speaking Indictment
The indictment covers multiple states, including Georgia, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, providing insights into the schemes and tactics used by Trump. It also highlights the fake electors charge and mentions specific incidents, like the phone call to Brad Raffensburg asking to 'find' votes. The indictment is referred to as a 'speaking indictment,' clearly outlining the charges and information related to each count. The Special Counsel might have withheld the names of the co-conspirators to expedite the trial process, but they can still face charges in the future.
Bloomberg's Doug Krizner, Bryan Curtis, and Ed Baxter break down the latest federal charges against former President Donald Trump with Bloomberg Law host June Grasso and Political Contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.