Trump arraignment key takeaways: four charges and a swift return date

The ex-president was hit with four felony counts over efforts to overturn the election, and another hearing is due this month

Donald Trump's third arraignment took place in a Washington courthouse on Thursday, the usual throng of media and smattering of protestors outside.

But as routine as a Trump indictment may seem to the public eye, this was the first time the former president has faced accountability for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Conspiracy to defraud the United States.

Conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding.

Obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding.

Conspiracy against rights.