The new indictment against Trump argues he knew his claims of fraud in the 2020 election were lies.
According to the indictment, Trump knew that his opponent Joe Biden won the contest, but lied anyway in a last-ditch effort to cling to power.
If he does prove that Trump knew he lost, then it's off to the races."
Proving Trump knew he was lying helps prove criminal intentConvincing a jury that Trump knew the election results were legitimate would be one of several ways that Smith could prove Trump acted with criminal intent.
Even your own counsel is not saying I have that authority," Pence told Trump, according to the indictment.
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