Grand Jury Convenes on Trump Election Interference, No Thursday Indictment Expected

A federal grand jury convened on Thursday as part of Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot and election interference, but no indictment is expected to be handed down at this time. Former President Trump's legal team met with Smith and his team in anticipation of a possible federal indictment, although no specific timing was given. Trump has previously stated that he expects to be arrested and indicted, claiming that it is an attempt to interfere with the upcoming elections. Smith's investigation is focused on whether Trump or others interfered with the peaceful transfer of power after the 2020 presidential election. Trump was previously indicted on charges related to the alleged improper retention of classified records, making him the first former president to face federal criminal charges.