The nuclear factor: Trump indictment poses major challenge for his defense

Published June 9, 2023 7:31pm ET



If the Justice Department‘s indictment represents an accurate reflection of the facts, former President Donald Trump‘s defense team faces a stiff challenge at trial.

The indictment, unsealed on Friday afternoon, lists 38 separate charges against Trump. These include 31 counts of unlawful retention of classified information, a charge of conspiracy to obstruct justice, and a charge of making a false statement. Trump is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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