As the special counsel mulls possible charges against former Pres. Trump related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, here's a look at how his probe has unfolded:
President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC.was appointed in November to oversee the investigation into efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Smith previously served as the chief prosecutor for the special court in The Hague charged with investigating war crimes in Kosovo.Smith issues subpoenas to officials from multiple states that were targeted by Trump and his allies in the failed attempt to reverse his loss to Joe Biden.
Their appearances come after a judge rules against attorneys for Trump who had argued that testimony by Trump's former top White House aides was protected by executive privilege.
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