The onetime loyal deputy has shown an independent streak, most recently visible in his response to Trump being indicted.

Former President Trump's federal criminal trial concerning government documents could be speedy one.

Trump will still be on the campaign trail in North Carolina and Georgia despite this historic indictment and other GOP candidates react.

ABC News legal contributor Channa Lloyd breaks down the federal indictment against the former president.

ABC’s executive editorial producer John Santucci reports on the former president's plans to fight the charges.

The Secret Service is working with other agencies to secure the Miami courthouse.

Prosecutors allege the former president orchestrated an obstruction of their investigation last year. Trump has denied he has done anything wrong.

Security surrounding the Florida federal courthouse where the former president is scheduled to be arraigned on 37 charges has already increased.

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with GOP candidate and former Cranston, Rhode Island mayor Steve Laffey on former President Trump’s indictment and the failure of other candidates to criticize him.

Prosecutors allege the former president orchestrated an obstruction of their investigation last year. Trump has denied he has done anything wrong.

Plus, the dangerous wildfire smoke in U.S. skies is now heading south, and there is a summer travel alert for those hoping to get away for the season.

Former President Trump's indictment marks the second time a former commander-in-chief has ever faced criminal charges.

The recording was part of an interview the former president gave for a book.

Prosecutors alleged unauthorized disclosure of the documents could put U.S. security "at risk."

Plus, 20 states are still on high alert for bad air quality and a nonprofit tailored to at-risk kids teaches mindfulness and wellness through meditation.

The former vice president said he hoped the Justice Department would “resolve these issues with the former president without moving forward with charges.”

Indictment photos show how classified documents were stored at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence.

ABC News’ correspondents break down the 37 counts against former President Donald Trump including willful retention, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and false statements.

The special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump unsealed the federal indictment and revealed more details about the charges.

The former president was charged with 37 counts including conspiracy to obstruct justice, and his aide Walt Nauta was indicted on six charges.

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky and Rachel Scott discuss the indictment of former President Donald Trump on charges he's facing over his handling of classified documents.

“Look, this is a sad day for America," said Mike Pence, Trump's former vice president turned 2024 rival.

A person obstructs justice by influencing or impeding an investigation or legal process.

Former President Donald Trump has been charged with 37 counts, including willful retention of national defense information.

Nauta was a former valet in the Trump White House who left his role to join Trump as a personal aide in early 2021.

A federal grand jury voted to indict Trump on at least seven federal charges late Thursday as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.

According to a portion of the transcript obtained by ABC News, Trump is heard acknowledging that the document he claims to have is "highly confidential" and "secret."

Sources told ABC News that Trump faces at least seven charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice.

Former President Donald Trump responded on social media to the charges, which sources say include conspiracy and obstruction.

Former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against his one-time lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is set for trial in August 2024.

A federal grand jury voted to indict Trump on at least seven federal charges late Thursday as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.

ABC News contributor Mike Mulroy breaks down what could happen if classified documents end up in the hands of the wrong people.

Sources say Trump faces at least seven charges related to his handling of classified documents, including conspiracy and obstruction.

ABC News chief legal analyst Dan Abrams breaks down the federal charges against former President Donald Trump and how it could play out in the court system.

The White House has not commented on former President Trump’s indictment and President Joe Biden previously reiterated his support for an independent Justice Department.

Former President Donald Trump was issued a summons to appear at Miami federal court on Tuesday where he will surrender to face criminal charges.

Trump has kept running despite another indictment in March.

James Trusty, a lawyer for former President Donald Trump, discusses how his team plans to fight the federal charges tied to the investigation into his handling of classified documents.

ABC News’ Rachel Scott shares what candidates Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis and Asa Hutchinson have to say about former President Donald Trump facing federal charges.

Mike Pence, Trump's vice-president-turned-2024-opponent, said Thursday he hopes another indictment is not imminent.

Trump's second indictments again marks an unprecedented development in the country's history -- the second time a former president has ever faced criminal charges

Former Vice President Mike Pence said he hopes the DOJ doesn't move forward with an indictment.

Federal prosecutors have informed former President Donald Trump he has been indicted for his handling of classified documents after he left the White House, according to sources.

Democratic strategist Donna Brazile and former Trump administration official Sarah Isgur weigh in on how the latest indictment will affect Trump’s political future.

Former President Trump is facing criminal charges over the alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving the White House.

Former President Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

Former President Donald Trump can still be elected president despite being indicted -- or even convicted -- in any of the probes he is facing, experts tell ABC News.

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for a second time, sources familiar with the matter confirm to ABC News.

Legal experts say that criminal cases where a defendant is indicted long before an arrest are common in potential white-collar crimes.

The former president is to be arraigned in a Miami courtroom early next week. He faces multiple federal charges including obstruction of justice related to the classified documents in his possession.