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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Woodward

Trump, January 6 and a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election: The federal investigation, explained

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Indictments are imminently expected following a federal investigation into efforts from Donald Trump and his allies to subvert the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.

The former president announced he received a target letter – a document formally indicating he is the subject of an investigation – in connection with a sprawling US Department of Justice special counsel probe into an alleged scheme to preserve Mr Trump’s presidency against the wills of millions of voters.

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