Trump Indictment Imminent – Watch
Former President Donald Trump was notified that his indictment by the DOJ is imminent and will occur “next week,” according to sources. Jack Smith, the special counsel assigned to investigate the former president by current AG Merrick Garland, will reportedly be charging the former president with “gathering, transmitting, or losing” national defense information.
According to the Post Millenial: A federal indictment brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith could be handed by a federal grand jury to Trump as early as next week. Smith’s prosecutorial team informed Trump’s team in recent days that the charges he faces include a violation of 18 US Code Chapter 37 Section 793 which prohibits the “gathering, transmitting or losing” of national defense information. Other charges reportedly being considered are alleged false statements and obstruction of justice.
The DOJ is focused on a taped conversation between Trump and representatives of Mark Meadows. Trump allegedly described a government document dealing with an invasion of Iran and indicated that he knew it was still classified.
Many have feared that they would indict Trump so that his trial takes place after he’s already possibly gained the Republican nomination. With a conviction being probable, this could turn out to be the biggest example of election interference in American history.
The charges against Trump are likely to be met with fierce resistance from his supporters. They have already accused the DOJ of being politically motivated, and they are likely to challenge the charges in court.
If Trump is convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. However, it is also possible that he could reach a plea deal with the DOJ in exchange for his cooperation with the investigation.
It is important to note, though, that just because the DOJ claims something, that doesn’t make it true. It also does not mean it will hold up in a court of law.
President Donald Trump has reportedly been notified by Joe Biden's DOJ that he is a criminal target and is likely to face imminent indictment in the classified document probe. pic.twitter.com/0dXq7AlZjx
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