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Trump Indicted on 37 Counts Amid Legal Controversy

10/28/2025

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Special counsel Jack Smith faced pushback from his team over charging U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.
Prosecutor David Raskin expressed disbelief, fearing the trial would occur before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.
Smith proceeded because he believed the evidence would prevail, despite acknowledging the risks.
After five weeks of secret grand jury proceedings, Trump was indicted on 37 felony counts.

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Special counsel Jack Smith faced pushback from his team over charging U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.
Prosecutor David Raskin expressed disbelief, fearing the trial would occur before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon.
Smith proceeded because he believed the evidence would prevail, despite acknowledging the risks.
After five weeks of secret grand jury proceedings, Trump was indicted on 37 felony counts.