The Latest Breaking News from Jack Smith

What’s a federal target letter? All about Trump, the Jan. 6 probe

Trump says he has received a letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith asking him to report to a US grand jury.

Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023

Trump claims he’s ‘not frightened’ by Jan 6 target letter as potential indictment looms – live

Follow the latest news in Trumpworld as former president’s legal battles heat up amid 2024 primary race

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Trump ‘faces Jan 6 charges of conspiracy, obstruction and civil rights violations’

Former president says he is a ‘target’ in Jan 6 investigation by special counsel Jack Smith

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

DeSantis says Trump should have ‘come out more forcefully’ against Jan. 6 rioters

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said that former President Donald Trump should have “come out more forcefully” against the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but rejected the notion that Trump should face criminal charges for his behavior on that day.

Miami Herald · Jul 18, 2023

Targeting Trump for prosecution - 4 essential reads on how the Jan. 6 investigation laid the groundwork for the special counsel

With the news on July 18, 2023, that Special Counsel Jack Smith had informed former President Donald Trump that he was a target of the federal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and the related Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, speculation began immediately among…

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks special counsel Jack Smith as ‘little b****’ for Democrats

‘His career is filled with mistrials, overturned cases, and judicial rebukes’

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Experts: Smith just "diminished" Cannon

D.C. judges are "fed up" with "Trump's maneuvers and sensitive to need to move quickly," ex-prosecutor says

Salon · Jul 18, 2023

Matt Gaetz launches bill to defund Jack Smith probe as Trump asks Capitol allies for Jan 6 indictment help

The congressman’s announcement comes amid reports that the former presient may be indicted again

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Trump gets letter saying he is a target of DOJ Jan. 6 probe

Former President Donald Trump said he has been notified that he is a target in the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, signaling that he is likely to be charged with federal crimes.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

Trump says he’s officially target of US probe into efforts to undo 2020 election

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that federal prosecutors have told his legal team that he is a target of their investigation into efforts by him and his allies to overturn the 2020 election and keep him in power.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023