Prosecutors reveal new details in Trump’s federal election interference case

New court documents in Donald Trump's federal election interference case reveal details of his actions and mindset before and during the January 6 Capitol riot. Prosecutors allege Trump laid the groundwork for his scheme to overturn the 2020 election well before Election Day. The filing includes Trump's dismissive comments about the validity of his fraud claims and his pressure on then-Vice President Mike Pence to reject the election results. Prosecutors claim Trump ignored legal advice and evidence, insisting that "the details don’t matter." On January 6, as rioters stormed the Capitol, Trump reportedly responded to news of Pence's safety with "So what?" He spent the day watching TV and tweeting, only later urging supporters to "stay peaceful" after significant pressure from aides.