Former President Trump Indicated on Capitol Riot Charges

Charges Stem from Special Counsel's Investigation

Trump Ordered to Appear in Court Tuesday

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that stem from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

The indictment, which was announced on Tuesday, marks a significant development in the ongoing probe into the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump has been charged with incitement of insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy to defraud the United States.

The charges are the result of a months-long investigation by the Justice Department, which has been examining Trump's actions surrounding the Capitol riot. The indictment alleges that Trump repeatedly made false and inflammatory statements about the election, encouraged his supporters to march on the Capitol, and then did nothing to stop them from breaching the building.

Trump has been ordered to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday to face the charges. He has denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to fight the charges.

The indictment of a former president is a rare event in U.S. history. It is only the third time that a former president has been indicted on criminal charges, following Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton.

The charges against Trump are a major setback for the former president, who has been considering a run for the presidency in 2024. If convicted, Trump could face significant prison time.