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Former President Donald Trump.
  • Former President Donald Trump was indicted on four charges in connection to the January 6 Capitol riot. 
  • He's been charged with conspiracy to defraud the government, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. 
  • Here's a breakdown of the charges and what they could mean for the former president. 

Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on four counts in connection to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.