At the center of the indictment is the accusation that Trump attempted to block Congress from certifying the election results on January 6, 2021. Prosecutors outline a chain of communications, actions, and directives that they say were intended to delay or halt the official proceeding. The charges argue that this wasn’t simply a political dispute or aggressive advocacy but a deliberate attempt to obstruct the machinery of democratic governance. The prosecution describes pressure campaigns directed at state legislators, election officials, and even the Vice President, aimed at overturning certified results or preventing certification altogether.
The indictment further alleges that Trump participated in a conspiracy to submit false slates of electors from key battleground states. These alternate electors, prosecutors claim, were intended to create uncertainty or generate the appearance of dispute where none existed, ultimately giving Congress or the Vice President grounds to reject legitimate electoral votes. The document outlines how these slates were organized, transmitted, and presented as though they carried legal authority, despite lacking certification from state governments.
Another charge—conspiracy to violate constitutional rights—focuses on the idea that every citizen has the right to have their vote counted and their electoral voice honored. Prosecutors assert that the efforts to overturn or discard legitimate votes constituted an attack on that right. This particular charge broadens the case beyond procedural interference and into the realm of civil protections, arguing that the alleged actions threatened the rights of millions of voters whose ballots were legally cast and counted.
