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President-elect Trump allegedly spread "demonstrably and, in many cases, obviously false" claims about his 2020 election loss in an effort to overturn results.
Why it matters:
The Justice Department closed its investigations in the face of Trump's November election win, but Smith maintains in the report he would have secured a conviction in the case if it had gone to trial.
Conviction at trial
Smith remained convinced he could have convicted Trump for his alleged efforts to subvert to the 2020 election if the case had gone to trial.
Responsibility for Jan. 6
Smith drew a direct line from Trump's actions to the events of the Capitol riot.
Prosecutorial independence
In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland attached to the report, Smith pushed back against Trump's claims the investigation was corrupt.
Trauma of law enforcement officers
The report delved into the trauma experienced by law enforcement officers responding to the breach of the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Why it matters:
The Justice Department closed its investigations in the face of Trump's November election win, but Smith maintains in the report he would have secured a conviction in the case if it had gone to trial.
Conviction at trial
Smith remained convinced he could have convicted Trump for his alleged efforts to subvert to the 2020 election if the case had gone to trial.
Responsibility for Jan. 6
Smith drew a direct line from Trump's actions to the events of the Capitol riot.
Prosecutorial independence
In a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland attached to the report, Smith pushed back against Trump's claims the investigation was corrupt.
Trauma of law enforcement officers
The report delved into the trauma experienced by law enforcement officers responding to the breach of the Capitol on Jan. 6.