DOJ expands Jan. 6 probe to include planning of 'Save America' rally

The Justice Department is expanding its criminal probe into the events of Jan. 6 to include preparations for the rally that proceeded the Capitol attack, sources say.

The Department of Justice is expanding its criminal probe into the events of Jan. 6 to include preparations for the rally that proceeded the storming of the U.S. Capitol, as well as the financing for the event, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News.

Over the past two months, grand jury subpoenas have been sent to those who assisted in the organizing and planning of former President Donald Trump's "Save America" rally on the Ellipse near the White House, the sources said.

The news of the expanding probe was first reported by the Washington Post.

The subpoenas to individuals with knowledge of the event are expansive, the sources said. Prosecutors are seeking multiple records and documents related to the rally, including text messages and emails, as well as potential communications with other individuals regarding the logistics of the event.