The revelation comes amid several ongoing legal battles involving Trump, including separate investigations into his financial dealings and his role in the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.
The former president has denied any wrongdoing, and his legal team has dismissed the latest revelations as a political attack.
However, legal experts have noted that the DOJ’s action suggests that there could be more trouble ahead for Trump. The fact that the department is willing to make such a claim in court without providing specific details suggests that it has significant evidence to support its allegations.