Former President Donald Trump Targeted by Washington-Based Grand Jury Investigation into January 6th Capitol Attack and Election Overturning Efforts

Former President Donald Trump has claimed that he is the target of a Washington-based grand jury investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, saying he had received a letter from the special prosecutor appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland, Deranged Jack Smith, informing him of the investigation and giving him a four-day window to report to the grand jury.

The investigation, which is being conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., is looking into Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. It is not yet clear what the investigation is focusing on, but Trump’s post suggests that he is expecting an indictment.

Trump has been the subject of several investigations since leaving office, including a criminal investigation in Georgia related to his attempts to overturn the election results in that state. He has also been accused of inciting the Capitol attack on January 6th, and the Department of Justice is reportedly looking into whether he should be charged with inciting the riot.

The grand jury investigation is the latest in a series of legal troubles for the former president. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has said that the investigations are politically motivated. He has also accused the Biden administration of attempting to use the Justice Department to target him.

It remains to be seen what the outcome of the grand jury investigation will be, but it is clear that Trump is expecting an indictment. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear when it will be concluded.