Trump in court on Thursday on charges he tried to overturn 2020 election

The charges could lead to a lengthy prison sentence in the event of a conviction.

Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Erie, Pa (Sue Ogrocki, AP)

Donald Trump is due in federal court on Thursday to answer charges he sought to overturn the results of the 2020 US presidential election.

He is facing a judge just blocks from the US Capitol his supporters stormed to block the peaceful transfer of power.