Updates: Ex-president Trump faces charges over classified files

Former US president insists he is ‘innocent’, dismissing charges as push to derail his 2024 presidential campaign.

Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court
Former US President Donald Trump is seeking the White House again in 2024 [File: Seth Wenig/AP Photo]
By Ali Harb and Joseph Stepansky
Published On 9 Jun 2023

This blog is now closed. Thank you for joining us. These were the updates on Friday, June 9, about the historic federal charges announced against former United States President Donald Trump.