‘Fueled by lies,’ Trump charged with seeking to overturn 2020 election

Trump made false statements about results in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, indictment says

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The former president faces four charges stemming from his actions, including conspiracy to defraud the United States. (Photo by Chet Strange/Getty Images)

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