{"id":583289,"date":"2023-07-18T16:42:10","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T13:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/donald-trump-says-he-is-target-of-dojs-jan-6-investigation\/"},"modified":"2023-07-18T16:42:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T13:42:10","slug":"donald-trump-says-he-is-target-of-dojs-jan-6-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/donald-trump-says-he-is-target-of-dojs-jan-6-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"#Donald Trump says he is target of DOJ&#8217;s Jan. 6 investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/AP23188739830623-e1688766176207.jpg?w=900\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Former President Trump said Tuesday morning that he has been alerted he is a target of the Justice Department\u2019s Jan. 6 investigation focusing on his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Trump said he received the \u201ctarget letter\u201d Sunday evening.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr1_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>\u201cDeranged Jack Smith, the prosecutor with Joe Biden\u2019s DOJ, sent a letter (again it was Sunday night!) stating that I am a TARGET of the January 6th Grand Jury investigation, and giving me a very short 4 days to report to the Grand Jury, which almost always means an arrest and indictment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It had been clear that Trump\u2019s actions would be a central focus of the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation, as Attorney <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a> Merrick Garland <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointed a special counsel to review the matter last year to determine \u201cwhether any person or entity unlawfully interfered with the transfer of power.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But, as Trump states, receiving a target letter is often a sign someone will soon face charges.<\/p>\n<p>Trump pursued a multi-pronged plan to remain in office, turning to the DOJ, state officials and even his own supporters, who ransacked the Capitol after then-Vice President Mike Pence refused Trump\u2019s request to overturn the election results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unclear what specific charges Trump could face if prosecutors decide to move ahead.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0model prosecution memo\u00a0analyzing publicly available details about the DOJ investigation suggested the former president could face charges on conspiracy to defraud the United States after creating fake electoral certificates that were submitted to Congress.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr2_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>Creating those fake electoral certificates could also invoke statutes that prohibit obstruction of an official proceeding, a charge also leveled at numerous rioters who entered the building, including members of the Oath Keepers and military and chauvinist group the Proud Boys.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors in recent weeks have called a number of Trump allies before the grand jury, including Trump\u2019s son-in-law Jared Kushner and former aide Hope Hicks. Prosecutors reportedly asked questions about whether Trump knew he had lost the election, as demonstrating intent is key for some charges.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>An indictment would mark the third time this year Trump has been charged with a crime, and the second time in a matter of months that he would face federal charges. He was charged in Manhattan in April over an alleged hush money scheme to keep quiet an affair, and in June he pleaded not guilty to federal charges over his handling of classified documents upon leaving office.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr3_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>The former president is still under investigation in Georgia over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. The district attorney leading the investigation has signaled charges could be filed in August.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has repeatedly claimed that the myriad investigations into his conduct are part of an attempt to undermine his 2024 White House bid, pointing to his sizable lead in Republican primary polls, as well as some surveys that have shown him narrowly leading President Biden in a hypothetical rematch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTHIS WITCH HUNT IS ALL ABOUT ELECTION INTERFERENCE AND A COMPLETE AND TOTAL POLITICAL WEAPONIZATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT!\u201d Trump said Tuesday. \u201cIt is a very sad and dark period for our Nation!\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr4_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p>The Biden White House has been adamant that they have had no contact with the DOJ about cases involving Trump.<\/p>\n<p>In the case over his handling of classified materials, a May 19 letter from the DOJ notified Trump he was a target of the investigation, according to court filings. Trump posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> June 8 that he had been indicted.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this case, however, it appears Trump has been given until Thursday to appear before the grand jury in Washington.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr5_ab\"><\/aside>\n<p><em>Updated at 10:04 a.m. ET.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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