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.
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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Magistrate judge enters courtroom
U.S. Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya has entered the courtroom for former President Donald Trump's arraignment.
Trump waited for the magistrate judge to enter the courtroom for over 20 minutes.
-ABC News' Mike Levine
Trump stares toward Smith
Former President Donald Trump knocked his clasped hands on the table and, for a few seconds, stared toward special counsel Jack Smith as he waited for U.S. Magistrate Judge Moxila Upadhyaya to enter the courtroom.
-ABC News' Mike Levine
Trump has been processed
Former President Donald Trump has been processed, meaning his fingerprints were taken and he gave over personal information, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Trump will not be placed in handcuffs or have a mugshot taken.
-ABC News' Luke Barr
Trump enters courtroom
Former President Donald Trump and his legal team have entered the courtroom with many U.S. Marshals standing nearby.
It has been 51 days since June 13, when Trump was last in a courtroom for his arraignment in Florida in the classified documents case.
Trump is sitting at the defense table in between his attorneys Todd Blanche and John Lauro.
Special counsel Jack Smith can be seen looking at Trump, while Trump whispers with Blanche. Trump's hands are clasped on the table.
Trump could be seen at least twice shaking his head.
Trump’s advisers, including Steven Cheung, are standing behind him in the courtroom.
While Trump's lawyers were looking through papers, Trump gave a full look around the room, toward the gallery.
-ABC News' Alex Mallin and Mike Levine