Trump pleads not guilty on Jan. 6 charges, calls it 'sad day for America’

Trump is accused of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

ByMorgan Winsor, Emily Shapiro, and Meredith Deliso
Last Updated: August 3, 2023, 3:17 PM EDT

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to all counts after being charged in connection with his alleged attempts to overturn the result of the 2020 presidential election.

The new 45-page federal indictment, unsealed Tuesday, accuses Trump of four felony counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.

It's the third time that Trump has been indicted on criminal charges. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges in the two other cases, decrying the investigations as political witch hunts. He continues to insist that the 2020 vote was rigged and, speaking to ABC News on Tuesday, described the latest charges as a "pile-on" and "election interference."

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Aug 03, 2023, 3:17 PM EDT

Trump arrives at court

Former President Donald Trump has arrived at the E. Barrett Prettyman federal courthouse in Washington, D.C., for his court appearance.

Supporters of former President Donald Trump rally outside the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse, Aug. 3, 2023, in Washington.
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PHOTO: A demonstrator gestures on the day former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is facing federal charges related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat, arrives at the U.S. District Court in Washington, Aug. 3, 2023.
A demonstrator gestures on the day former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is facing federal charges related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat, arrives at the U.S. District Court in Washington, U.S., August 3, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm
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Aug 03, 2023, 3:04 PM EDT

Trump in motorcade alone on way to courthouse

Former President Donald Trump's motorcade is now en route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the E. Barrett Prettyman federal courthouse in Washington, D.C.

Former President Donald Trump arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Aug. 3, 2023, in Arlington, Va., as he heads to Washington to face a judge on federal conspiracy charges alleging Trump conspired to subvert the 2020 election.
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Trump is in the motorcade alone with just his Secret Service detail.

No family is traveling with him.

This marks only the second time Trump has returned to D.C. since leaving office.

PHOTO: Demonstrators shout anti and pro-Trump slogans in front of the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2023.
Demonstrators shout anti and pro-Trump slogans in front of the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2023. Former US President Donald Trump is expected to appear today in Federal court to face new charges that he conspired to obstruct the 2020 presidential election - the third criminal case against the former president as he seeks a new term in the White House.
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Police officers guard their posts ouside the E. Barrett Prettyman US Courthouse in Washington, DC, Aug. 3, 2023, ahead of the arraignment of former US President Donald Trump.
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Aug 03, 2023, 2:49 PM EDT

Trump touches down in DC

Former President Donald Trump's plane has touched down in Washington, D.C., ahead of his federal court appearance.

A protester waves a pro-Trump flag in front of the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse in Washington, DC, Aug. 3, 2023.
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Aug 03, 2023, 2:17 PM EDT

Who is Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya?

Former President Donald Trump has been summoned to appear before Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya for Thursday's arraignment on his third indictment.

Upadhyaya was appointed as a U.S. magistrate judge on Sept. 7, 2022, according to her D.C. District Court biography.

Barricades and tape surround the U.S. District Court before the arrival of former President Donald Trump, who is facing federal charges in connection with attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat, in Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 2023.
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Upadhyaya was born in Gujarat, India, and raised near Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Missouri and went on to receive her law degree from American University, Washington College of Law.

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