WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with four more crimes. The allegation is being made again yesterday while efforts are being made to overcome the defeat in the 2020 elections. Charges of defrauding the country, obstructing official proceedings and conspiracy have also been laid. These are offences punishable by up to 20 years in prison. This may be a big setback for Trump who is going to run for the presidency in 2024. Trump has also been asked to appear in court on Thursday.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, the plaintiff, said that the Department of Justice has tasked him with protecting America's peaceful presidential election and protecting American democracy from threats. The complaint also states that Trump and his team committed violence on January 6, 2021, to delay the certification of Biden's victory. Jack Smith, special counsel for the Department of Justice, said the attack was a serious challenge to American democracy. He said that the investigation has been going on for

months. Donald Trump is the first US president to face criminal charges.

But at the same time, Donald Trump has denied the allegations made against him. He says that the Democrats are trying to block the preparations for his election. Criminal cases against Trump are mounting as the presidential election approaches next year. But such cases will not affect Trump's race for the presidency.