The Justice Department has begun turning over evidence to former President Donald Trump’s legal team regarding special counsel Jack Smith’s 37-count indictment over his handling of classified materials.

The evidence consists of transcripts from grand jury testimonies conducted in Washington and Florida, copies of closed-circuit television footage procured by the government, and interviews with Trump that were conducted by non-government entities, recorded with his consent, and obtained by the prosecution team, The Associated Press reported.

Among the interviews are recordings of a meeting that took place in July 2021 at Trump’s golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. During this meeting, as outlined in the indictment, Trump presented and discussed a Pentagon “plan of attack” that he claimed was prepared for him by the Defense Department. Additionally, public statements made by Trump, which are referenced in the indictment, have been provided to his legal team.

“The sharing of information and evidence between parties is routine in a court case so that lawyers can prepare a defense. Earlier this week, a federal magistrate imposed a protective order to restrict the public disclosure of evidence that Trump receives through the information-sharing process, known as discovery,” the AP noted.

“The judge in the case, Aileen Cannon, set an initial trial date of Aug. 14, though that date is expected to slip considerably given the complicated disputes ahead over the scope of evidence in the case,” the report added.

In her order, she stated, “This case is hereby assigned for a Criminal Jury Trial to be held within the two-week period starting on August 14, 2023, or as soon as the case can be called thereafter.”

She further specified that all hearings related to the case would be conducted at a U.S. courthouse located in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Previously, Trump denied all wrongdoing in the 37-count indictment.

“The ridiculous and baseless indictment of me by the Biden administration’s weaponized department of injustice will go down as among the most horrific abuses of power in the history of our country,” Trump said in his first speech after the indictment was announced. “Many people have said that; Democrats have even said it. This vicious persecution is a travesty of justice.”

Federal Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart, on Monday, issued a protective order preventing Trump from disclosing any of the evidence that prosecutors are preparing to provide to his defense team during the discovery phase of the classified documents case.

“The Discovery Materials, along with any information derived therefrom, shall not be disclosed to the public or the news media, or disseminated on any news or social media platform, without prior notice to and consent of the United States or approval of the Court,” Reinhart said in his order.

Trump, who is currently leading the race for the Republican 2024 presidential nomination, is confronted with various legal hurdles. Earlier this year, charges were filed against him in New York by the office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, relating to alleged payments made to Stormy Daniels. Additionally, Trump is under investigation in Georgia regarding allegations of election interference during the 2020 election.