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From the opinion pages of the Wall Street Journal, this is Potomac Watch.

The Justice Department indites former President Donald Trump for unauthorized retention of

classified documents and obstruction of justice, a case that will royal the 2024 presidential

campaign and possibly the political scene for years to come.

Welcome, I'm Kyle Peterson with the Wall Street Journal.

We are joined today by my colleagues, columnist Kim Strassel and editorial board member

Benet Uquibruo.

Let's start with a clip of a special counsel Jack Smith at a news conference only a few

minutes ago unveiling this federal indictment.

Today, an indict moves unsealed, charging Donald J. Trump with felony violations of our national

security laws as well as participating in a conspiracy to obstruct justice.

This indictment was voted by a grand jury of citizens in the Southern District of Florida.

I invite everyone to read it in full to understand the scope and the gravity of the crimes charged.

The men and women of the United States intelligence community and our armed forces dedicate their

lives to protecting our nation and its people.

Our laws that protect national defense information are critical to the safety and security of

the United States and they must be enforced.

Violations of those laws put our country at risk.

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