Former President Donald Trump has reportedly been notified by special counsel Jack Smith that he is a target in the continuing inquiry into attempts to rig the 2020 election.
The news was confirmed by Trump himself in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Sources reveal that a letter was recently transmitted to Trump’s attorneys, indicating that he could potentially face another indictment in the near future.
While the specific charges are yet to be disclosed, target letters are typically issued to subjects in a criminal investigation to notify them that they may face potential indictment.
This is not the first time Trump has received a target letter from Jack Smith.
Previously, Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Florida for alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving the White House and alleged obstruction of the government’s investigation. The recent letter suggests that the special counsel’s investigation into Trump’s actions regarding the 2020 election is intensifying.
Smith assumed control of the extensive Justice Department investigation into Trump’s and his allies’ attempts to undermine the election results when he was appointed as special counsel in November of the previous year.
Over the past few months, numerous witnesses have appeared before a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., to testify.
Prosecutors have reportedly focused their inquiries on false electors, investigating efforts to present inaccurate slates of electors who would cast electoral college votes in favor of Trump.
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Trump Identified as Target in Ongoing Investigation, Indictments Looming
Additionally, they have sought information on Trump’s actions and state of mind leading up to and during the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol by his supporters.
Last month, Trump faced a 37-count indictment related to his handling of classified materials, as prosecutors accused him of refusing to return classified documents after leaving office.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Furthermore, he is also facing a separate 34-count indictment from the Manhattan district attorney, accusing him of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress, prior to the 2016 presidential election.
The latest development in the investigation adds to the legal challenges Trump currently faces and highlights the gravity of the allegations surrounding his actions during and after the 2020 election.
As the investigation proceeds, the public awaits further details regarding the potential charges that may be brought against the former president.
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Source: ABC News