Summary
Highlights
The investigation highlights how Trump was repeatedly informed by his own staff and the Justice Department that there was no evidence of widespread voter fraud, yet he continued to promote the 'Big Lie' as part of a calculated strategy to retain power.
Focusing on Georgia and Arizona, the documentary reveals the intense pressure campaigns exerted by Trump and his allies on local officials,, including the infamous call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to 'find' votes.
Trump's attempts to weaponize the Department of Justice, including his pressure on leadership to declare the election corrupt, illustrate his efforts to use the apparatus of government to support his false narrative of election interference.
A breakdown of the persistent pressure campaign directed at Vice President Mike Pence, aiming to force him to reject electoral votes, which culminated in the volatile environment on January 6th.
An examination of Trump's conduct during the 187 minutes of violence at the Capitol, where he watched the chaos on television and chose not to intervene, despite pleas from his closest aides and family members.
The documentary concludes by addressing the challenges of an unprecedented criminal trial involving a current presidential candidate, highlighting the broader implications for the rule of law and the future of American democracy.
A federal grand jury indicts Donald Trump on charges of conspiracy and obstruction regarding his efforts to reverse the 2020 election results, marking an unprecedented moment in American history.
Following the January 6th insurrection, the House Select Committee is formed to investigate the causes and events of the day, ultimately laying an evidentiary foundation for the subsequent Department of Justice investigation.