Donald Trump is facing renewed legal scrutiny after a federal indictment tied to his actions following the 2020 election, marking an unprecedented moment in U.S. political history. The case focuses on alleged efforts to interfere with the lawful certification of the Electoral College vote, a core constitutional process.

Prosecutors have brought four federal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. The indictment argues that Trump and associates promoted unsubstantiated election fraud claims while pressuring officials, advancing alternate elector schemes, and seeking to disrupt congressional certification.

The legal stakes are significant, with potential prison sentences ranging from five to twenty years depending on the charges. Legal experts note that no former president has previously faced federal felony charges directly connected to an election, underscoring the case’s historic weight.

Trump has pleaded not guilty, maintaining that his actions were protected political speech. The case has sharply divided public opinion and raises broader questions about presidential power, accountability, and the legal boundaries between political advocacy and unlawful conduct—issues likely to shape future interpretations of election law and executive responsibility.