Trump Indicted in Federal Classified Documents Case — 37 Counts (2023-06-08)
A federal grand jury in Miami indicts Donald Trump on 37 counts related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements. The indictment alleges Trump showed classified documents to unauthorized visitors and conspired with aide Walt Nauta to hide documents from investigators. It is the first time a former president faces federal criminal charges. Trump calls it "a dark day for America" and frames it as election interference.
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