House Panel's Work Crucial in Trump Jan. 6 Indictment

The indictment against former President Donald J. Trump for attempting to steal the 2020 election heavily relies on the work of the special House committee that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. The committee's year and a half of investigation provided a road map for the charges brought by the Justice Department special counsel, with the indictment containing a narrative similar to the committee's findings. The committee's work educated the country about Trump's actions, while the Justice Department was able to uncover additional evidence. The indictment includes charges recommended by the committee and reveals new details of Trump's pressure campaign against Vice President Mike Pence.