Donald Trump’s Criminal Charges: Every Alleged Crime Explained

Trump’s Criminal Charges:

Trump is charged with 32 counts of willful retention of national defense information.

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He faces three counts of conspiracy to obstruct justice.

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Trump allegedly attempted to hide documents from the FBI and his attorneys.

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The indictment includes charges of withholding and concealing documents.

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Trump is accused of making false statements and representations.

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The charges include attempts to destroy security footage after it was subpoenaed.

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Trump's aide, Walt Nauta, is also implicated in the document-hiding scheme.

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The indictment details Trump's alleged efforts to mislead his legal team.

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Trump allegedly retained several "Top Secret" documents requested by the FBI.

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The federal Jan. 6 case involves allegations of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results.

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