Politico: “The recent moves have signaled that Smith’s probe was nearing a likely charging decision, which now appears days, if not hours, away. The letter to Trump is yet another indication. The Justice Department manual provides that prosecutors may send a ‘target letter’ to those who are likely to be charged in connection with a grand jury probe, giving them an opportunity to testify before an indictment comes down.”
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