The charges, seven months after Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as special counsel, could see Trump fighting two legal battles while attempting to reclaim the presidency.
Trump Asserts Innocence, Allies Rally Behind Him
“I am an innocent man. I did nothing wrong,” proclaimed Trump in a pre-recorded video response to the indictment, underscoring the former president’s persistent denial of any wrongdoing.
Echoing these sentiments, Trump’s congressional allies swiftly took to social media in a show of support.
Despite the looming clouds of the Justice Department’s investigations, Trump maintains his intent to continue his 2024 campaign.
Donald Trump indictment: Focus on Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago
Central to the special counsel’s investigation is the alleged retention of classified documents at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort.
After returning 15 boxes of materials to the National Archives in January, a subpoena in May sought further documents believed to be still at the resort.
