On Tuesday, former US president Donald Trump revealed that he expects to face charges related to the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, adding to his legal troubles as he considers running for the White House again in 2024.

Special counsel Jack Smith has already brought criminal charges against Trump for mishandling top-secret government documents after his term ended. Trump received a letter from Smith, stating that he is a target of the investigation into the Capitol attack. The 77-year-old former president accused the Department of Justice, under President Joe Biden’s administration, of using the investigation as a political weapon to interfere with his career.

Trump’s fiery speech before the Capitol attack is under scrutiny, with investigators examining his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He has been given four days to appear before a grand jury, a step that often leads to an arrest and indictment. More than 1,000 individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack, facing various charges ranging from illegal entry to seditious conspiracy. Some close associates of Trump have already testified before the grand jury. Trump’s potential indictment has sparked debate within the Republican party, with some considering it a distraction while others defend him. The former president was previously indicted for allegedly hiding classified documents, and his trial is expected to take place in December, though its exact timing remains uncertain.

Georgia prosecutors are also investigating Trump’s attempts to overturn the election results in their state. Despite the looming legal challenges, Trump remains firm in his belief that the 2020 election was rigged and stolen, asserting his right to protest it. The White House stated that President Biden respects the Department of Justice’s independence. Trump’s previous impeachment trials in 2019 and after the Capitol attack resulted in acquittal by the Senate, leaving the political arena polarized on his actions and future.