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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Sam Levine

What is the Trump Mar-a-Lago case about and why is it significant?

Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Photograph: Marco Bello/Reuters

Donald Trump has been criminally charged over his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, one of the most significant legal developments for the former president since leaving the White House.

The case marks the first time the justice department has charged Trump and adds to the mounting legal troubles Trump faces as he seeks to return to the presidency. Here’s a breakdown of where things stand:

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