Attorney General Merrick Garland indicated the indictment of former President Donald Trump could be on the table, as the Justice Department aggressively continues to prosecute anyone connected to the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot.
Mr. Garland did not name Mr. Trump by name, but said his department will continue to pursue charges against anyone who was part of the riot or infringed on the peaceful transfer of power.
“We intend to hold everyone, anyone who was criminally responsible for the events surrounding Jan. 6, for any attempt to interfere with the lawful transfer of power from one administration to another, accountable.