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Navdeep Yadav

Former President Trump Faces Criminal Investigation By Special Counsel

Former President of the United States Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at the America First Agenda Summit in 2022. The special counsel is also reportedly examining potential criminal conspiracy by Trump to obstruct the congressional certification of Electoral College votes. KYLE MAZZA/ANADOLU AGENCY VIA GETTY IMAGES.

Special counsel Jack Smith is pursuing three federal statutes against former President Donald Trump. This includes charges related to conspiracy to commit an offense or to defraud the U.S., deprivation of rights under color of law, and obstruction of an official proceeding to tamper with a witness, victim, or informant.

“What Happened is that Trump on Monday received a target letter from the special counsel’s office, indicating that he is the subject of a criminal investigation into his actions following the 2020 election,” said Benzinga.

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