At its final public meeting on Monday, the House of Representatives Jan. 6 committee voted unanimously to recommend the Department of Justice investigate former President Donald Trump on four referrals.
What Happened: A unanimous vote from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has sent criminal referrals against the former president to the DOJ. The referrals follow the committee’s 18-month probe into the attack and the role that Trump played in the riots.
The committee has recommended that the DOJ investigate Trump on the following referrals:
- I: Obstruction of an Official Proceeding
- II: Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
- III: Conspiracy to Make a False Statement
- IV: "Incite," "Assist" or "Aid and Comfort" an Insurrection
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Why It Matters: Digital World Acquisition Corp DWAC shares are falling in the wake of the decision. The stock was down close to 10% at last check.
Digital World is a SPAC set to merge with the former president's Trump Media & Technology Group, which is behind the Truth Social app.
DWAC Price Action: Digital World shares are down 9.35% at $17.42 at time of publication, according to Benzinga Pro.
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