Trump could face sedition charges in connection with Jan. 6 attack

A court ruling that labeled the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol as an anti-government rebellion raises the possibility that former U.S. President Donald Trump could be charged with sedition.

The jury conviction Tuesday of two militia leaders on charges of seditious conspiracy raised the stakes for Trump, who is under investigation over his role in fomenting the Capitol assault, which was aimed at keeping him in power after his election loss.

A House of Representatives committee and a Justice Department special counsel are looking at Trump's role in the Jan. 6 riot.

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