Associated Press
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history that a former President faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. Trump faces the possibility of prison if convicted.
The indictment charging Trump with mishandling classified documents has been unsealed.
The document released Friday marks the Justice Department’s first official confirmation of a criminal case against Trump arising from the retention of hundreds of documents at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago.
Trump disclosed the existence of the indictment in a Truth Social post Thursday night as well as in a video he recorded.
People familiar with the matter have told The Associated Press that the indictment includes seven separate charges.
What to know:
— Trump faces a string of inquiries in various states and venues as he campaigns for a return to the White House.
— Trump’s case differs from those of other politicians known to have been in possession of classified documents.
— Who is Jack Smith, the special counsel probing Trump’s role in the retention of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election?
— In spite of legal woes and a crowded GOP field, Trump has remained the Republicans’ front-runner for 2024.
— Does the indictment stand to damage Trump’s standing with voters?
Trump faces 37 felony charges
Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents.
An indictment unsealed Friday also alleges that he described a Pentagon “plan of attack” and shared a classified map related to a military operation.
The document marks the Justice Department’s first official confirmation of a criminal case against Trump arising from the retention of hundreds of documents at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago.
Charged alongside with Trump was, a Trump aide who was seen on surveillance camera removing boxes at Mar-a-Lago.
The indictment accuses Trump of having improperly removed scores of boxes from the White House to take them to Mar-a-Lago, many of them containing classified information.
Indictment alleges Trump shared Pentagon ‘plan of attack,’ shared classified map
Trump described a Pentagon “plan of attack” and shared a classified map related to a military operation, according to an indictment unsealed Friday.
The document marks the Justice Department’s first official confirmation of a criminal case against Trump arising from the retention of hundreds of documents at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago.
Trump disclosed the existence of the indictment in a Truth Social post Thursday night as well as in a video he recorded.
The indictment accuses Trump of having improperly removed scores of boxes from the White House to take them to Mar-a-Lago, many of them containing classified information.
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Republished with permission of The Associated Press.
5 comments
Lock him up!
June 9, 2023 at 2:23 pm
Do you Trumptards finally understand why half of America has been saying this piece of human feces with a bad combover is a career criminal?
PeterH
June 9, 2023 at 4:24 pm
Ron DeSantis made the following statement last night when it became known that Trump would be indicted for what Trump calls, THE BOX INVESTIGATION;
“The weaponization of federal law enforcement represents a mortal threat to a free society,” DeSantis tweeted. “We have for years witnessed an uneven application of the law depending upon political affiliation. Why so zealous in pursuing Trump yet so passive about Hillary Clinton or Hunter Biden?”
Jumping to conclusions before the full facts are known is a hallmark of DeSantis failed leadership.
In order to squelch the ongoing Republican conspiracy theories….. the US Justice Department rightfully issued the 50 page CHARGES DOCUMENT ahead of Tuesday’s arrest of Donald Trump. Every American should read and understand this indictment……and think for a minute about the foreign intelligence agencies that today feel betrayed by the exposure of classified documents stored in the very public areas of the Mar A Lago ballroom, bathroom and shower.
DeSantis cannot be trusted to govern and Donald Trump should withdraw his nomination. There is no question about the dangerous course they have designed for our American democracy!
Republicans are Americas biggest threat and problem.
Vote all Republicans out of office.
Teresa Beck
June 9, 2023 at 4:40 pm
This whole ridiculous mess is insane. Trump has a huge support base. The left wingers who want him gone are stupid. They’ve ignited a powder keg that will not be extinguished.
Eduarde Slaveen Nation 👍
June 9, 2023 at 5:48 pm
He’s a snake oil salesmen and crook lady good God get over it. It’s not “the evil left.” You were duped and you don’t have any sense! That’s not the fault of the left..nor is Trump crime spree. Stop standing up for crooks. Send him all your money if you wanna be duped but don’t punish everyone else with your poor judgement.
tom palmer
June 9, 2023 at 5:14 pm
Polls show he has a bigger non-supporter base .Be interesting to see how this sorts out.
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