The sources have been informed of the target letter and its contents but had not seen it themselves. Prosecutors’ decision to inform Trump he’s a target crystallizes that special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation is focused on Trump’s actions and not just the actions of people around him. Justice Department regulations allow for prosecutors to notify subjects of an investigation that they have become a target. Smith’s investigation into the potential mishandling of classified materials and possible obstruction of justice has appeared to be nearing the final stages for weeks now. Last August, FBI agents retrieved more than 100 classified documents from Mar-a-Lago after obtaining a search warrant.

Source: CNN June 08, 2023 07:55 UTC