Donald Trump states that he has been served with suspicions of crimes connected to the storming of the Capitol.
On his own social media channel, Truth Social, he states that he will be arrested and charged.
Foreign affairs commentator Bosse Lindwall unravels the latest in the legal aftermath of the January 6, 2021 riots in Washington.
What are the new suspicions against Donald Trump?
– It is not quite clear at the moment, but there are certain points that are likely. This isn’t just about the storming of the Capitol, it’s also about him denying the election results and trying to manipulate them. Therefore, it could be that he conspired to mislead the electorate, for example. It could also be that he prevented a state legal procedure, that is, that he tried to prevent a rightful winner from being named in the presidential election.
What does this mean for Trump’s political position before the presidential election?
– It is difficult to know with Donald Trump, because he has always been against the state. He has constantly accused the state of being corrupt and out to get him. Since it is popular among his supporters to criticize the state and the leaders in Washington, it is not at all certain that these accusations will be to Trump’s disadvantage.
How likely is it that he will be arrested and charged?
– It is probable. That his team has now come out with this information is an indication of that.