According to the indictment announced on June 9, Mr. Trump was charged with 6 counts, alleging that he knowingly withheld documents containing the nation's most sensitive secrets, including his nuclear program. when leaving the office. He was later accused of obstructing the investigation of this classified document.
Federal prosecutors announced an indictment against Mr. Trump along with his assistant Walt Nauta in relation to the handling of government documents.
Former US President Donald Trump. Photo: ABC News
Boxes containing classified documents are said to be stored in various locations. Photo: US Department of Justice
The court said those classified documents included “the defense and weapons capabilities of both the United States and abroad; US nuclear programs…”. They have the potential to harm the United States and its allies.
Boxes containing classified documents are believed to be stored in various locations around Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
In addition, federal authorities also accused Trump of directing obstruction of the investigation, instructing his lawyers and aides to turn over boxes of classified documents and prevent federal authorities from obtaining them.
Mr Trump said he had received a summons to appear in federal court on June 13, and denied all charges against him.
