In appearances at Republican state conventions in Georgia and North Carolina on Saturday, Trump sought to frame the 37 criminal charges he’s facing as an attack on not just him but also his supporters. Trump is accused of willfully defying Justice Department demands to return classified documents, enlisting aides in his efforts to hide the records and even telling his lawyers that he wanted to defy a subpoena for the materials stored at his residence. The indictment is an attempt to damage his chances for a second term, he alleged. “I promise you this: If you put me back in the White House, their reign will be over and American will be a free nation once again,” he said to a standing ovation. STANDING OVATION FOR TRUMP AT NORTH CAROLINA GOP DINNERĪn indictment by the Department of Justice is an attempt to “thwart the will of the American people,” former President Donald Trump said at a state GOP convention dinner in North Carolina. Does the indictment stand to damage Trump’s standing with voters? Trump faces a string of inquiries in various states and venues as he campaigns for a return to the White House A look at the charges, the special counsel’s investigation and what’s next Indictment accuses Trump of scheming and lying to keep secret papers A timeline of events leading to Trump’s indictment in the classified documents case Trump faces the possibility of prison if convicted. history that a former president faces criminal charges by the federal government he once oversaw. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. MIAMI (AP) - Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate.

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