OnPolitics: DOJ investigation into docs at Mar-a-Lago nearing an end?

The signs that the criminal inquiry into Donald Trump's handling of documents at Mar-a-Lago could be ending soon.

Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Mon Jun 5 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers. It seems like one of the several criminal inquiries Donald Trump faces may soon be wrapping up, USA TODAY reporters David Jackson and Bart Jansen report. A series of signs suggest that the DOJ is near the end of its investigation of the former president over the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago and with that, a decision on a potential indictment. The signs: After requesting a meeting via letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, Trump attorneys John Rowley and James Trusty arrived at the DOJ Monday, according to a person familiar with the investigation. The meeting comes on the heels of the DOJ notifying former Vice President Mike Pence that he would not be prosecuted for the discovery of classified documents found at his Indiana home. Trump denies any wrongdoing: In a Truth Social post Sunday, Trump cited "reports" that prosecutors "want to indict me on the BOXES HOAX," describing the investigation as political retaliation. In another section of the post, he wrote, in all-caps, that "I HAVE DONE NOTHING WRONG. ELECTION INTERFERENCE!" Keep reading: DOJ inquiry into Donald Trump's classified documents may close soon, as his lawyers meet Monday Trump's legal cases: 2 DOJ investigations, a Georgia grand jury, NY charges and a lawsuit 📨 Stay in the know on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter Fired for being gay: This Catholic school wants to boot LGBTQ workers Shelly Fitzgerald was fired from a Catholic school after officials learned she married a woman. How her case could affect other LGBTQ workers. READ MORE Advertisement 'Trump too small.' A crude jab from 2016 arrives at Supreme Court The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide a trademark dispute from a man who sought to register the words "Trump too small" for t-shirts. READ MORE NH Gov. Chris Sununu, a Trump critic, passes on 2024 campaign Chris Sununu, a Trump critic who hoped to attract independents to the Republican Party, says he will not be a 2024 presidential candidate. READ MORE Uganda, with new law, joins countries criminalizing LGBTQ people Uganda enacted one of the harshest anti-gay laws in the world. See where sexual and gender minority rights are criminalized. READ MORE Mike Pence joining GOP race for 2024 nomination Former Vice President Mike Pence has aimed to distinguish himself from some of his major Republican rivals, including former President Donald Trump. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback