Former President Donald Trump faces another wave of legal and political challenges, adding to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding his actions related to the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. According to legal documents and recent announcements, Trump is now under investigation for alleged involvement in multiple offenses, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy to violate rights guaranteed by the Constitution. These charges, if proven, could have far-reaching implications for the former president’s political future, public perception, and ongoing legal standing.

The allegations stem from a series of events surrounding the certification of the 2020 presidential election, during which thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in a violent and unprecedented attack. Investigators have examined the communication, meetings, and strategies surrounding the day of the riot, seeking to determine the extent of Trump’s role in coordinating or encouraging actions that interfered with Congress’s official proceedings. Legal experts have noted that proving conspiracy or obstruction requires demonstrating that there was intent to interfere with lawful government processes—a standard that the prosecution will need to meet in court.