Twice impeached former republican president Donald Trump was indicted on Thursday on charges of mishandling classified documents. The indictment, which was unsealed by a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., alleges that Trump took classified documents from the White House and stored them at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
The charges against Trump are the latest development in a long-running investigation into his handling of classified information. The investigation was launched in 2017 by the Justice Department’s inspector general, Michael Horowitz. Horowitz’s report, which was released in April 2019, found that Trump had taken classified documents from the White House and stored them at Mar-a-Lago.
The indictment against Trump charges him with one count of mishandling classified information and one count of obstruction of justice. The mishandling charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The obstruction charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Trump has denied any wrongdoing. He has said that he took the classified documents to Mar-a-Lago for safekeeping and that he did not intend to mishandle them.
The indictment is a significant development. It is the first time that a former president has been indicted on charges related to his handling of classified information. The indictment is also a sign that the Justice Department is continuing to investigate Trump’s actions.
This is likely to have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential election. Trump is considering running for president again, and this indictment could damage his chances of winning. This indictment could also lead to calls for Trump to be impeached even if he won the presidency.
The indictment against Trump is a reminder that no one is above the law. Even the former president can be held accountable for his actions.
The investigation into Trump’s handling of classified information began in 2017. At the time, Trump was under investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller for possible collusion with Russia during the 2016 presidential election. As part of Mueller’s investigation, the Justice Department’s inspector general, Michael Horowitz, was tasked with reviewing Trump’s handling of classified information.
Horowitz’s report, which was released in April 2019, found that Trump had taken classified documents from the White House and stored them at Mar-a-Lago. The report also found that Trump had failed to properly secure the classified documents. The report was highly critical of Trump’s handling of classified information. It states that Trump’s actions “created a serious risk” that the classified information could be compromised. The report also said that Trump’s actions “were not consistent with the expectations of the law and the standards of the executive branch.”
Reaction to the indictment against the former president was met with mixed reactions. Some people praised the Justice Department for taking action against Trump. Others criticized the indictment, saying that it was politically motivated. Trump’s supporters said that the indictment was a “witch hunt” and that it was an attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election. Trump’s critics said that the indictment was justified and that it was a sign that Trump was finally being held accountable.
The indictment against Donald Trump is likely to continue to be a source of controversy. It is a reminder that the Justice Department is still investigating Trump’s actions, and it is a sign that Trump could face further legal challenges in the future.
Donald Trump is also facing potential indictment into trying to meddle into the Georgia presidential election process where Trump was recorded ordering Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find 11,780 votes” to help him beat now President Joe Biden in that state.
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