Trump lawyers Trusty, Rowley resign day after documents case indictment

They will no longer represent him on either the indicted case or the January 6 investigation

Former US President Donald Trump. Credit: Reuters File Photo

Two lawyers representing former US President Donald Trump, who was federally indicted for illegally retaining classified documents, obstruction and other crimes, have resigned, according to a statement released Friday.

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"This morning we tendered our resignations as counsel to President Trump, and we will no longer represent him on either the indicted case or the January 6 investigation," according to the joint statement from Jim Trusty and John Rowley.

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