Special Counsel’s Report: Evidence Could Have Led to Trump’s Conviction in 2020 Election Case
As report was released on January 14, 2025, by U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith accuses President-elect Donald Trump of orchestrating an “unprecedented criminal effort” to remain in power following his 2020 election defeat. The 174-page document details a four-count indictment against Trump, alleging obstruction in the collection and certification of votes after his loss to Joe Biden. Smith asserts that the gathered evidence was sufficient to convict Trump at trial. However, Trump’s victory in the November 2024 election rendered it impossible to proceed with prosecution before his return to the presidency.
This report also reveals that charges against Trump for inciting the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack were considered but ultimately dismissed due to insufficient evidence. In response, Trump labeled the report a “politically motivated attack,” while his legal team expressed concerns that its release could hinder the presidential transition. Additionally, the report includes details about Trump’s alleged illegal retention of national security documents; however, this section remains unpublished pending ongoing legal proceedings against his associates. The report concludes by highlighting that Trump’s attempts to overturn the election results culminated in the Capitol attack by his supporters.
House Republicans Introduce ‘Make Greenland Great Again Act’
In a separate development, Republican allies of President-elect Trump in the U.S. House of Representatives are advocating for a bill to authorize negotiations for purchasing Greenland. The proposed legislation, titled the “Make Greenland Great Again Act,” is led by Representatives Andy Ogles and Diana Harshbarger. The bill would permit the president to initiate talks with Denmark regarding Greenland’s acquisition starting January 20, 2025, upon taking office. Trump has expressed a desire to incorporate Greenland into the United States, not ruling out the use of military or economic measures to persuade Denmark. Greenland has been under Danish control for centuries, and any change in its status would require a constitutional amendment. Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, an advocate for independence, stated that the island is not for sale and emphasized that its residents should determine their future.
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