The Justice Department’s newly authorized criminal investigation into former Obama administration officials over their assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election is fueling speculation that prosecutors will seek to impanel a grand jury in South Florida.

While the grand jury venue has not yet been announced, placing it outside D.C. would serve as a tactical win for the president.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to launch a grand jury investigation into allegations that members of Democratic former President Barack Obama's administration manufactured intelligence on Russia's interference in the 2016 elections,