Donald Trump Incited the Capitol Riot

• On January 6, 2021, Trump spoke at a rally near the White House urging supporters to march to the Capitol as Congress certified Joe Biden’s election win.
• His speech included phrases like “fight like hell,” which critics say encouraged violent action.
• Rioters breached Capitol security, clashed with police, and disrupted the certification process.

🔹 Criminal Scheme to Overturn the Election

• Special Counsel Jack Smith testified to Congress that Trump:
  • Engaged in a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.
  • Retained classified documents after leaving office.
  • Exploited the riot for political gain and foresaw its consequences.

🔹 Legal Proceedings and Charges

• Trump was indicted in 2023 for:
  • Obstruction of an official proceeding
  • Conspiracy to defraud the United States
  • Conspiracy against rights
• These cases were dropped after Trump won re-election in 2024, due to DOJ policy against prosecuting a sitting president.