Acting Washington Attorney Mike Sherwin assessed the likelihood of prosecuting the US President Donald Trump because of the riots in the Capitol. This was reported by CNBC.
According to him, such a development of events is not excluded. “We are studying the actions of all actors. Anyone who played a role in this, which will be confirmed by evidence, corresponds to the offender,” he answered a journalist’s question about the role of Trump, who is accused of inciting.
Trump’s term as host of the White House expires on January 20, after which he will not enjoy immunity from charges.
Previously elected head of state Joe Biden blamed Trump for the start of the riots in Washington. In his opinion, the Republican tried to use the crowd to disrupt the approval of the election results in Congress. “This was the result of President Trump’s relentless attacks on democracy,” said the Democrat.
On January 6, Trump protesters stormed the Capitol building and surrounded the Senate Hall. The Senate and the House of Representatives interrupted a meeting at which it was planned to approve the results of the last elections. According to this data, Biden won the presidential election. During the protests, four people were killed and the police detained nearly 70 rioters.