Lawyers representing Donald Trump recently had a meeting with prosecutors from the office of special counsel Jack Smith. Unfortunately for the former president, the meeting did not bring good news. According to NBC News, Trump’s attorneys were informed that an indictment is expected regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. This comes as no surprise, as Trump himself revealed last week that he had received a letter from the Justice Department warning him of potential federal charges.
However, Trump disputed the NBC report, taking to Truth Social to state that the meeting with his lawyers was productive. He claimed that they explained in detail that he did nothing wrong, sought advice from multiple lawyers, and insisted that an indictment would only further harm the country.
Trump added, “No indication of notice was given during the meeting. Do not trust the Fake News on anything!” It is not uncommon for attorneys in high-profile cases to hold last-minute meetings with prosecutors to argue against an indictment, as noted by The Washington Post. The extent of Smith’s involvement in the meeting with Trump’s lawyers, Todd Blanche and the recently hired John Lauro, remains unclear.
As for the timing of a potential indictment, it may occur swiftly. The grand jury in the case convened on Thursday at a federal courthouse in DC, with a member of Smith’s prosecutorial team present, confirms The Washington Post.
Smith’s team has been investigating various matters, including the events leading up to the Capitol riot and allegations of Trump and his allies unlawfully soliciting funds from donors based on false claims of election fraud. Trump already faces separate indictments related to the mishandling of classified documents and hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels. He also potentially faces charges of election interference in Georgia.
In conclusion, the meeting between Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors signals that an indictment is likely on the horizon. The timing remains uncertain, but given the ongoing investigation and the presence of a grand jury, it could unfold rapidly.
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