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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Joan E Greve and Hugo Lowell in Washington

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to four charges over efforts to overturn 2020 election

Donald Trump arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington national airport after facing a judge on federal conspiracy charges that allege he conspired to subvert the 2020 election.
Donald Trump arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington national airport after facing a judge on federal conspiracy charges that allege he conspired to subvert the 2020 election. Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, marking the third time this year the former president has been forced to respond to a criminal indictment.

Trump was arrested and arraigned on four felony counts outlined in special counsel Jack Smith’s indictment: conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights.

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