WSJ:
Donald Trump’s lawyers met Thursday with special counsel Jack Smith’s team, people familiar with the matter said, as federal prosecutors move closer toward bringing an indictment against the former president over efforts to cling to power after his 2020 election loss.
It couldn’t immediately be determined what they were discussing, but defense lawyers often use such meetings to make last-ditch arguments against charging a client. Prosecutors recently told Trump’s legal team he is a target of Smith’s far-ranging investigation into attempts by Trump and his allies to undermine the 2020 election, the clearest sign yet that an indictment may be looming. Thursday’s meeting was another indication that the probe is moving into a critical phase.