Now, the Justice Department is preparing for a federal grand jury that could focus on Obama officials involved in the 2016 assessment of Russian interference.
Attorney General Pam Bondi authorized prosecutors to examine statements and testimony from Obama-era leaders regarding Trump’s campaign and Russia.
The New York Times reported prosecutors could present the case to a grand jury in South Florida if the evidence is sufficient.
Speculation among legal experts has centered on Florida as a favorable venue for Trump, Newsweek reported.
The decision to move the case outside Washington would serve as a tactical win for him.
Bondi’s action comes as the Senate confirmed Judge Jason A. Reding Quiñones as the first U.S. attorney of Trump’s second term. His appointment has fueled speculation that the Southern District of Florida could be the site for the grand jury.
Attorney James Burnham called South Florida the “logical” choice, pointing to setbacks the Trump administration suffered in Washington.
“All eyes on the Southern District of Florida and its newly confirmed U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones,” Burnham wrote on X.
Trump won Florida with 56.1 percent of the vote in 2024.
Federal grand juries are drawn from local communities, meaning a South Florida panel would likely be more favorable to Trump than one in Washington.
