Former President Donald Trump has called on Congress to intervene in his escalating legal troubles as a potential indictment on criminal charges related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot looms.
What Happened: In a video message released on Tuesday, Trump pleaded with lawmakers to investigate what he claims is “retribution” for “winning” the 2020 election and “election interference regarding the 2024 presidential election.”
"Congress, if you will, please investigate the political witch hunts against me currently being brought by the corrupt DOJ and FBI, who are totally out of control," he said.
He also attacked the federal grand jury investigation into the Jan. 6 events and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Why It Matters: Trump’s legal challenges continue to mount. A grand jury in Atlanta is considering whether to bring criminal charges against him for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.
The potential third indictment could impact his 2024 election odds.
According to his target letter, Trump is accused of defrauding the U.S. and violating two other federal statutes in the 2020 election.
Despite these legal challenges, many Republicans, including his former Vice President Mike Pence, have stated that Trump’s actions leading up to the Capitol riot were “reckless,” but “not yet convinced” that they were criminal.
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