Trump notified he is a target of a criminal investigation regarding handling ... trends now Donald Trump has been notified that he is a target of a criminal investigation regarding his handling of classified materials Donald Trump's attorneys have been notified in a letter that he is the target of a criminal investigation into his handling of classified documents On Monday, the attorneys met Justice Department officials to discuss the investigation The official notification is seen as a sign that Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating the documents, could be close to deciding about charges By Harriet Alexander For Dailymail.com Published: 01:47 BST, 8 June 2023 | Updated: 01:51 BST, 8 June 2023 Viewcomments Donald Trump has been officially informed that he is the target of a criminal investigation into his handling of classified documents, according to multiple reports on Wednesday night. The Justice Department told Trump's lawyers in a letter several days ago, Politico reported. The formal notification is seen as a sign that Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate Trump's handling of classified documents, is close to a decision as to whether to recommend charges against him. Trump's lawyers met with Smith's team on Monday. Prosecutors are said to be wrapping up their investigation of Donald Trump Trump attorneys Lindsey Halligan, from left, John Rowley and James Trusty exit the Department of Justice on Monday after meeting with federal prosecutors The Justice Department manual states that prosecutors may send a 'target letter' to those who are likely to be charged in connection with a grand jury probe. The move is designed to give them an opportunity to testify, before an indictment comes down. Prosecutors consider a target a person for whom there is 'substantial evidence linking him or her to the commission of a crime and who, in the judgment of the prosecutor, is a putative defendant.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility