Date uploaded: 2022-12-19 21:55:03

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack recommended Monday that the Justice Department bring criminal charges against Donald Trump. While nonbinding, if the DOH agrees it will be the first time a former president faces federal charges. In this case, prosecutors don't necessarily have to listen to the committee. The panel previously recommended criminal charges for contempt of Congress against four people who defied committee subpoenas. The move comes weeks after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate potential charges against Trump and others stemming from the attack. Visit the link in bio for more details.