Former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles continue to mount as new evidence has been presented by Jack Smith, a key witness in the investigation into the events of January 6th at the Capitol.
Smith, a former aide to Trump, has come forward with damning evidence that implicates the former president in the planning and organization of the insurrection that took place on that fateful day. In a statement released by his lawyer, Smith claims to have firsthand knowledge of Trump’s involvement in the events leading up to the attack on the Capitol.
According to Smith, Trump was aware of the plans for the protest that eventually turned violent and took steps to ensure that his supporters would take drastic action to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Smith alleges that Trump encouraged his supporters to march on the Capitol and even suggested that they use force if necessary to stop Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s victory.
This new evidence is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the events of January 6th and could have serious implications for Trump’s legal future. With Smith’s testimony, prosecutors now have a key witness who can provide crucial details about Trump’s role in inciting the violence that unfolded that day.
Trump’s legal team has denied the allegations made by Smith, calling them baseless and politically motivated. However, with the mounting evidence against him, Trump’s legal defense is facing an uphill battle as they try to defend their client against charges of incitement to insurrection and other crimes related to the events of January 6th.
As the investigation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what the ultimate outcome will be for Trump and those who participated in the attack on the Capitol. With new evidence coming to light, it is becoming increasingly clear that Trump’s involvement in the events of January 6th was more extensive than previously thought, and he may soon find himself facing serious legal consequences for his actions.