The notification is the clearest sign yet that special prosecutor Jack Smith will bring charges against Trump, writes Politico.
The investigation has been going on for six months and is known to the public, but the formal notification is usually only sent when prosecution is imminent. One law firm in Florida writes that anyone who receives a “target letter” should contact a defense lawyer as soon as possible.
Jack Smith investigates both Trump’s handling of classified documents and his actions in connection with the storming of the congressional building in January 2021.