Trump indicted for his efforts to overturn 2020 presidential election results. Follow live updates

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Keep track of real-time updates as the Justice Department indicts ex-President Donald Trump for his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The indictment emphasizes schemes orchestrated by Trump and his team to thwart the transition of power and secure his position in office despite his defeat by Joe Biden.

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KEY POINTS TO NOTE

— This indictment marks the third time Trump has faced such charges. We look at the current status of all ongoing investigations.

— Earlier in June, Trump faced indictment over accusations of illegal possession of classified documents.

— The property manager of Mar-a-Lago is the newest member of Trump’s staff to be embroiled in his legal challenges.

— Special Counsel Jack Smith boasts a lengthy career in tackling corruption.

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TRUMP CHARGED FOR EFFORTS TO OVERTURN 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

The Justice Department has leveled charges against Donald Trump for his attempts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

The charges highlight strategies by Trump and his accomplices to sabotage the power transition and retain his presidential seat despite being defeated by Joe Biden. This marks the third criminal lawsuit against the former president amidst his efforts to return to the White House.

The charges come at a time when Trump is a leading candidate amongst Republicans aiming for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination. The case hinges on the chaotic period between Trump’s election defeat in November 2020 and the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Trump asserts that he has done nothing unlawful.

Just before the unveiling of the indictment, Trump berated Smith’s team for allegedly attempting to meddle with the election through what he labeled as “yet another Fake Indictment.”

“Why didn’t they act on this 2.5 years ago? Why the delay?” he questioned on his Truth Social platform. “Because they wished to drop it in the midst of my campaign. Prosecutorial Misconduct!”

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More about Trump Indictment

• Details on Trump’s Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
• Trump’s Third Indictment
• June Indictment on Hoarding Classified Documents
• Involvement of Mar-a-Lago’s Property Manager
• Profile of Special Counsel Jack Smith
• Trump’s Response to the Indictment