9 of the biggest reactions as Donald Trump charged with plotting to overturn 2020 election defeat
Donald Trump is in trouble once again. The former US president has been indicted over trying to mess with the 2020 election. He is accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. The indictment caps an inquiry into events surrounding the 6 January 2021 riot at the US Capitol. It is not the only issue Trump is facing. He has already been charged in two other cases: with mishandling classified files and falsifying business records to cover up a hush-money payment to the porn star Stormy Daniels. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Nevertheless, he called the case "ridiculous" and denied wrongdoing. His campaign said: "The lawlessness of these persecutions of President Trump and his supporters is reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s, the former Soviet Union, and other authoritarian, dictatorial regimes." It added: "These un-American witch hunts will fail." The election investigation has focused on Trump's actions in the two-month period between his loss to Joe Biden and the riot in Washington DC. The 45-page indictment lists six unnamed co-conspirators: four lawyers, a justice department official and a political consultant. The court document accuses Trump of a "conspiracy to impair, obstruct, and defeat the federal government function through dishonesty, fraud and deceit". The man leading the inquiry, special counsel Jack Smith, said: "The attack on our nation's capital on January 6 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy. "As described in the indictment it was fuelled by lies." Here's how people reacted: Mike Pence said the indictment against Trump was “an important reminder [that] anyone who puts himself over the constitution should never be president of the United States”. He also said that though Trump was entitled to be presumed innocent, “his candidacy means more talk about January 6 and more distractions”. “Trump’s presidential bid is driven by an attempt to stay out of prison and scam his supporters into footing his legal bills,” former Texas congressman Will Hurd said. “Furthermore, his denial of the 2020 election results and actions on January 6 show he’s unfit for office.” He added: “As Republicans we need to prioritise offering solutions to difficult issues affecting all Americans … if we make the upcoming election about Trump, we are giving Joe Biden another four years in the White House.” Trump also got some supportive messages from Republicans who believe it to be a distraction attempt to undermine the former president. Trump is due to appear in court on Thursday in Washington DC. This story is not going anywhere. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-02 16:29
Andrew Tate exposed for making false claims during explosive showdown with Candace Owens, trolls dub him 'lying machine'
Andrew Tate said, 'It says I am using the loverboy method to somehow convince women to do things they didn't wanna do'
2023-08-02 16:28
Wheat and Corn Surge as Russia Hits Danube River Port in Ukraine
Wheat and corn jumped after Russian drones damaged a Ukrainian port facility on the Danube river, adding to
2023-08-02 16:28
Some of Niger's neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It's a warning for Africa
Not everyone is hostile to last week's coup in Niger
2023-08-02 16:25
Typhoon Khanun slams into Okinawa after two deadly East Asia storms
Dozens die and thousands are evacuated as a deadly typhoon season begins.
2023-08-02 16:17
India’s Unemployment Rate Falls in July Due to Farm Demand
India’s overall unemployment rate fell in July as rural areas saw increased demand for agriculture labor with the
2023-08-02 16:17
Did Jake Paul really get married to Tana Mongeau in 2019? ‘I've made it very apparent’
In July 2019, the marriage of Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau has been grabbing headlines, but there have been doubts about its authenticity
2023-08-02 15:56
Australia Could Extend TikTok Ban to WeChat, Senate Report Says
Australia should consider extending a ban on TikTok from government devises to include WeChat, a panel of lawmakers
2023-08-02 15:54
Who is Tanya Chutkan? Judge in Donald Trump’s Jan 6 riots case was appointed by Barack Obama and once repped Theranos
Tanya Chutkan is considered the 'toughest punisher' of rioters charged with crimes related to January 6
2023-08-02 15:54
Who are BaboAbe and Natsumi? Ludwig and Pokimane extend support to streamers amid separation
BaboAbe left his fans heartbroken after announcing the news on Twitter
2023-08-02 15:53
Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan's Okinawa
Severe flooding in Beijing was caused by the heaviest rainfall in 140 years, according to local meteorologists, and there's little reprieve for the region as Typhoon Khanun lashes Japan with wind and rain.
2023-08-02 15:29
Thailand Raises Key Rate to 9-Year High as Recovery Intact
Thailand’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to the highest level in nine years, amid concerns about
2023-08-02 15:25
