The Justice Department has formally informed former President Donald Trump’s attorneys that he is the target of a criminal probe, according to multiple reports, suggesting Special Counsel Jack Smith could soon decide whether to pursue charges against the ex-president.
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The investigation involves Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents at Mar-A-Lago, according to the Guardian, citing two unnamed sources.
Trump’s attorneys were told about the investigation last week, the news outlet reported.
Neither the Justice Department nor Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign immediately responded to requests for comment from Forbes.
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