¡°This committee is nearing the end of its work, but as the country we remain in strange and 3uncharted waters.¡±

Marking the end of the panel¡¯s expansive probe into the 4riot – and former President Donald Trump¡¯s alleged role.

¡°We¡¯ve never had a President of the United States stir up a violent attempt to block the transfer of power.¡±

The select committee referring multiple charges against Trump and some of his closest allies to the Department of Justice.

¡°Ours is not a system of justice where foot soldiers go to jail and the 5masterminds and 6ringleaders get a 7free pass.¡±

The alleged crimes include 8obstruction of an official proceeding, 9conspiracy to 10defraud the federal government, conspiracy to 11make a false statement and assisting or aiding an 12insurrection.

¡°Nothing could be a greater 13betrayal of this duty than to assist in insurrection against the constitutional order.¡±

While the criminal referrals carry no legal weight – committee members say their decision serves as a way to document their views for the record. Attorney General Merrick Garland will make the ultimate call on whether or not to prosecute.

¡°It is clearly in the hands now of the Department of Justice.¡±

The committee¡¯s report is expected to be released to the public Wednesday as the former President braces for the potential legal 14fallout.