Investigation Reveals Trump’s Attempts to Overturn Election

A recently released report from special counsel Jack Smith details former President Donald Trump’s efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election. The report, spanning over 130 pages, describes how Trump tried to subvert the election results through various illegal means when it became clear he had lost. Smith's team believes Trump criminally attempted to overturn the election. They outline Trump’s pressure on state officials, a fraudulent electors plan, and his attempts to influence then-Vice President Mike Pence. The report also covers the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump's supporters. Attorney General Merrick Garland released the report after a court hold was lifted, though the second volume on classified documents won't be made public. Smith emphasizes that while the Justice Department can't prosecute a sitting president, they found enough evidence to convict Trump. Despite Trump's claims of exoneration, Smith stands by the cases he brought. Investigations into unindicted co-conspirators continue, with some evidence referred to other offices.