Key takeaways:
- The Justice Department has unsealed a 37-count indictment against former President Donald Trump, accusing him of mishandling classified documents, obstructing justice and making false statements.
- Many of Trump’s potential 2024 Republican rivals have come to his defense, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the indictment and distancing themselves from his behavior.
- The indictment alleges that Trump kept the classified documents in boxes stored at Mar-a-Lago, including in a bathroom and shower, a ballroom and his bedroom.
The Justice Department has unsealed an unprecedented 37-count indictment against former President Donald Trump, accusing him of mishandling classified documents, obstructing justice and making false statements. If convicted, Trump could face substantial prison time.
In response, many of Trump’s potential 2024 Republican rivals have come to his defense, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the indictment and distancing themselves from his behavior. New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, for example, pushed back on claims from fellow Republican lawmakers that the indictment was politically motivated, saying it was “self-inflicted.”
The indictment alleges that Trump kept the classified documents in boxes stored at Mar-a-Lago, including in a bathroom and shower, a ballroom and his bedroom. Trump is charged with 37 felony counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents after he left the White House in January 2021.
Despite the indictment, Trump has vowed to continue his White House campaign, even if convicted. Sununu commented on this, saying, “The average person may still think it’s political.” He went on to say, “I don’t see this as being political.”
The indictment against Trump is an unprecedented event, and the outcome of the case will be closely watched. It remains to be seen how the charges will affect Trump’s potential 2024 presidential campaign.
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