DOJ Investigates Trump, Lawyers as Part of Efforts to Overturn Election
- Justice Department investigators are probing the roles of former President Donald Trump, lawyers Sidney Powell and Rudy Giuliani, in trying to overturn the 2020 election.
- Special Counsel Smith is questioning witnesses about Trump's election lawsuits and efforts to challenge election results.
- Giuliani spoke with federal investigators for eight hours about his and Powell’s roles in trying to overturn the election for Trump.
- Investigators are examining the roles of other attorneys like Jenna Ellis and John Eastman in contesting the 2020 election results.
- Though the investigations into Trump's election challenges are ongoing, charges could still be filed against the former president and his allies.