Trump told he’s target in Jan. 6 probe
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On Tuesday, Former President Donald Trump stated that he received a letter informing him that he is a target for the investigation into the Capitol riots on January 6th, potentially leading to an indictment and arrest. Left-leaning articles highlight the legal issues that Trump faces and their effects on his current presidential campaign, while right-leaning articles highlight the charges and the statements Trump made on Truth Social.
The Hill published a centrist article reporting on Trump being targeted in the investigation of the January 6th Capitol attack. The storm on the Capitol was spurred by Trump supporters claiming the 2020 election was rigged. Trump stated that he had been alerted in a “target letter” on Sunday night, indicating that he could soon face charges and be arrested. On his Truth Social site, Trump claimed this was an attack from Jack Smith, Biden’s DOJ.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlighted Trump being informed that he is a target of the investigation into the efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and the attack on the Capitol. Federal charges, on top of existing legal issues such as the separate investigation of the illegal retention of classified documents, continue to mount against Trump as he pursues the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. Despite indictments, Trump remains the Republican frontrunner, with potential charges including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlighted Trump's statements about being the target of the Jan. 6 attack. Trump has made many statements on Truth Social, denying any wrongdoing, claiming that the investigations are a hoax to make him stop fighting for the American people. He stated that he has already been acquitted by the Senate twice, and that this has been a “never-ending fight,” with this being the first time in U.S. history that a former president is facing federal criminal charges. The charges against Trump are likely to include willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and making false statements.
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Trump says he's been advised he's target of US investigation into Jan 6th attack
Washington Post
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From the right
Trump says he is DOJ Jan. 6 grand jury investigation target
Fox News