A political persecution. That’s how former U.S. President Donald Trump describes his indictment for taking home classified documents. How will this impact his run for the White House?
Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to face federal criminal charges. He was indicted on multiple charges including conspiracy to obstruct justice and violating the espionage act. More than 100 classified files were discovered in his Florida home after leaving the White House.
Joining the discussion:
- Jadan Horyn is a political commentator.
- Bruce Fein is a constitutional lawyer who worked in the Justice Department during the Reagan Administration.
- Joseph Williams is former senior editor for U.S. News and World Report.
- Adolfo Franco is an attorney and Republican strategist.
BREAKING: Donald Trump faces 37 charges for retaining classified government documents after he left office, an indictment unsealed by a US federal court shows https://t.co/KYFWAx5fpi https://t.co/KYFWAx5fpi
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 9, 2023
Donald Trump kept classified documents in a bathroom and shower at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, as well as in a ballroom, storeroom, office and bedroom, the indictment alleges. https://t.co/4JARI38Cwn
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 9, 2023