This is the first time in U.S. history that a federal government is bringing charges against a former President. For Mr. Trump, who assailed Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election campaign over her use of a private server, this is an embarrassing situation. Classified documents were found at the residences of Mr. Biden, former Vice President Mike Pence and Mr. Trump last year. As of now, Mr. Trump is the leading contender for the Republican presidential ticket. So, what makes the indictment politically complicated is that Mr. Trump is not only a former President but also the key potential rival of Mr. Biden, the incumbent, in 2024.

Source: The Hindu June 10, 2023 05:27 UTC