Following a federal indictment related to classified documents and obstruction of justice, former President Donald Trump has announced a shake-up of his legal team. Attorneys Jim Trusty and John Rowley resigned just one day after the indictment, stating it was a "logical moment" to step aside now that the case has been filed in Miami. They expressed confidence in Trump's eventual vindication and emphasized their honor in representing him for the past year.

Trump announced via Truth Social that Todd Blanche, already representing him in the Manhattan District Attorney's case, will lead his defense in the federal case, with additional lawyers to be announced soon. He expressed gratitude to Trusty and Rowley while criticizing the "dishonest, corrupt, evil, and ‘sick’" individuals he believes are targeting him.

Blanche, a former partner at a prominent law firm, also previously represented Paul Manafort during the Mueller investigation. The indictment, which remains under seal, involves at least seven counts, including obstruction of justice, conspiracy, and illegal retention of classified government materials. Trump is scheduled to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday.

This indictment follows the National Archives' discovery of classified documents among 15 boxes of presidential records Trump took to Mar-a-Lago. Subsequent investigations, including an FBI raid, led to the Justice Department's pursuit of the case, citing potential violations of laws relating to handling defense information, concealment, and obstruction of justice. The investigation stemmed from concerns about classified materials, including correspondence with foreign leaders, found among the recovered items.