For first time in this countrys history a former president of the United States has been charged with felonies committed while he was president. This one is about the threat to our democracy. Targeted, obstructing a Bedrock Function of the u. S. Government. The government has had three years to investigate this and now they want to rush this to trial in the middle of political season. What does that tell you . He oversaw or directed the activity of those involved supposed to protect our country, support our country, support our constitution and protect our constitution. This indictment goes to the heart of our democracy. Behind the scenes hes very angry, much more rattled than hes projecting. Politically motivated and election interference at its finest. We need to recognize that he needs to be held accountable. Donald trump failed the country and put his own interests over those of the United States. As you can see theres so much to get to this morning, were glad youre with us on cnn
Dismantling the deep state. I dont believe in this level of coincidence any more. The full 45 Page Indictment is full of lines which donald trump must now address. Our reporter Azadeh Moshiri has been looking at the document. What are the key lines . We are talkin what are the key lines . We are talking about what are the key lines . We are talking about 45 what are the key lines . We are talking about 45 pages what are the key lines . We are talking about 45 pages here what are the key lines . We are talking about 45 pages here so | what are the key lines . We are l talking about 45 pages here so it what are the key lines . We are talking about 45 pages here so it is worth looking at the key takeaway is and is a reminder, donald trump is denying any wrongdoing. Looking at the time line, it is notjust one single event like the attack on the Capitol On January single event like the attack on the capitol onjanuary six, single event like the attack on the Capitol On January six, the prose
Our washington correspondent, sean dilley, reports. We love trump hes the first president to be charged with a federal crime and if previous cases are anything to go by, Donald Trumps 30 indictment is only likely to boost popularity with republican voters. The charges he faces though are serious. The 45 Page Indictment accuses the former president of knowingly spreading false claims about election fraud, to trick and persuade states in helping him overturn the Election Results. Helping him overturn the Election Results. The attack on our nations Election Results. The attack on our nations i Election Results. The attack on our nations i january Election Results. The attack on our nations ijanuary six, our nations ijanuary six, 2021, was an unprecedented assault on the seat of american democracy. It is described in indictment, it was fuelled by lies. Lies by the defendant, targeted at obstructing a Bedrock Function of the us government, the nations process of collecting, counting and cer
Smith coming before the cameras moments ago to make the announcement. The indictment also stsix unindi coconspirators. Who are they . Tonight the reac frrump as he once again runs for the white house in 2024. Our team In Washington and our legal analysts standing by. Also tonight, the Suspected Gilgo Beach Serial Killer making his first appearance in court. Victims Family Members inside the courtroom. The biggest wildfire in the u. S. This year exploding to more than 80,000 acres and producing firenados. The fight to contain it. The stabbing at a new york gas station that killed a gay professional dancer. The death being investigated as a hate crime. The teen police are searching for. And the extraordinary legacy of Henrietta Lacks. More than 70 years after her cells were kndge, leading to her historic breakthroughs leading to settlement for her family. This is Nbc Nightly News with lester holt. Good evening and thank you for joining us. Donald trumps legal jeopardy became much more se
But also that he can beat the rap. Most people believe hes a martyr, you know, just being persecuted, and i think hell get more votes. I pledge allegiance keeping a vigil outside a washington prison that houses some of the january 6th rioters, they think this largely democratic city will be hostile territory for a trump trial. Do you think that if a dcjury finds donald trump guilty, am i going to think that that was legitimate . Laughter no i, donald john trump, do solemnly swear. President trump swore to defend the constitution of the United States. But now hes accused of spreading lies and deceit, in a desperate attempt to stay in power, despite knowing he had lost the 2020 election. The police are now running back. The violent attack on january 6th was, say prosecutors, the result of his prolific lies, as he deliberately created nationwide mistrust and anger. The attack on our nations capitol on January 6th 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of american democracy. As desc