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The Charges Against Trump for Conspiring to Overturn the Election

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Indictment Focuses on Trump's Attempt to Obstruct Congress on January 6th

The indictment does not focus on accusing Trump of inciting the January 6th riot./nInstead, it focuses on the idea that Trump tried to use the riot as a way to avoid a transfer of power./nThe indictment states that proving Trump's attempt to obstruct Congress on January 6th is enough, regardless of a smoking gun moment./nThe indictment lists five actions that establish an illegal conspiracy to defraud Americans, block the transfer of power, and overturn the election.

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