Trump faces another criminal charge over the Capitol assault, with prosecutors saying he wanted to stay in power after losing the election
Former US President Donald Trump has been formally indicted for the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol , according to a document released by Special Independent Prosecutor Jack Smith. A federal grand jury voted to indict him. Trump is charged with four counts: conspiracy to defraud the government, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, attempting to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy to violate rights.