The congressional panel investigating last year's attack on the US Capitol has accused former President Donald Trump of a "multi-part conspiracy" to overturn his election defeat three months earlier. It also recommends barring Mr Trump from public office in the future. 2) Trump's rhetoric brought rioters to WashingtonThe committee makes the argument that the attack on the Capitol was sparked by Mr Trump himself. Addressing a crowd on 6 January, Mr Trump said he hoped Mr Pence would "do the right thing". Mr Trump was referred to the Department of Justice for assisting or aiding an insurrection.

Source: The Star December 23, 2022 22:54 UTC