On June 8, 2023, former President Donald Trump was indicted on federal charges for mishandling classified documents. - The indictment included 37 counts, such as willful retention of national defense information and obstruction of justice.
- Trump pleaded not guilty, marking the first federal criminal charges against a former U.S. president.
- The case, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, alleged Trump concealed documents at Mar-a-Lago. - Legal battles are expected to continue, with the trial set in Florida federal court.
This historic case underscores debates over presidential accountability and national security.