DOJ Prosecutors Think They Have Enough Evidence to Charge Trump with Obstruction

A report from Bloomberg (Lean Left Bias) suggests that Department of Justice prosecutors believe they have enough evidence to charge former President Donald Trump with obstruction of justice. The report cited anonymous sources “familiar with the matter.” Federal agents involved in the investigation are allegedly divided on whether to move forward with an indictment against Trump, who is expected to make another run for the White House in 2024. 

Key Quotes: Bloomberg’s Chris Strohm reported that “even with overwhelming evidence, the potential indictment of a former president is unprecedented and would likely set off a firestorm in a nation already divided by political passions and mounting tensions.”

For Context: The FBI executed a search of Trump’s Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, in August, during which agents seized approximately 11,000 documents, roughly 100 of which were marked as containing classified materials. Attorney General Merrick Garland, who authorized the search of Mar-a-Lago, will receive the recommendation of the investigators and make the final decision on whether to indict Trump.

How the Media Covered it: The report from Bloomberg was picked up mildly, but other Trump headlines, such as his deposition in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case and the court ruling that stated Trump signed off on voter fraud allegations he knew were false, overshadowed the report. The Bloomberg report was picked up more from right outlets as the left focused on the other legal developments.