In a stunning revelation, former US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has been indicted for his handling of classified documents after leaving office.

Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, becoming the first sitting or former commander-in-chief to face federal charges.

The precise details of the charges were not immediately clear, but sources familiar with the matter indicated that they include the willful retention of documents in violation of the Espionage Act, making false statements, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy related to obstruction of justice.

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Trump defiantly declared his innocence in a video and portrayed the indictment as election interference by the Biden administration.

The mounting legal troubles add to the numerous other probes Trump is currently facing as he seeks the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential race.