But when it comes to Mr. Trump and the senior people around him, this obstruction charge is much broader than the assault on the Capitol.
And aiding and abetting is part of the theory of the obstruction charge in Count 3.
It’s a belt-and-suspenders approach: If a legal issue arises that weakens or eliminates one charge, the others remain, and the case can continue.
One charge that was not included in the indictment falls under 18 U.S.C.
This charge was part of the referral from the Jan. 6 committee.
Persons:
Trump, Smith
Organizations:
Capitol, Count
Locations:
United States