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Trump charged for third time

Donald Trump has been charged with planning to change the result of the 2020 US presidential election.

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The story  

Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to change the result of the 2020 US presidential election.

It follows an inquiry into riots in Washington on 6th January 2021.

The former president is accused of “spreading lies” about election fraud for more than two months.

Trump has now been charged in three criminal cases.

Key words and phrases

overturn
change the result of something

• She was released from prison after the judge overturned the verdict.
• If we overturn the council’s decision, we can build a new swimming pool in the village.

plotting
planning to do something wrong or harmful

• He was arrested for plotting a terrorist attack.
• What are you two plotting? I can tell you’re planning something bad!

can run but (he) can't hide
can’t escape the consequences of actions

• He will be caught eventually. He can run, but he can’t hide.
• I know you stole my chocolate bar. You can run, but you can’t hide.

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