Disagreement Over Trump's Claim on Presidential Records
Former White House officials dispute Donald Trump's claim of designating presidential records as personal, crucial to his defense in a classified documents case. Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing reveals no recollection from officials of such designation. Trump faces accusations of retaining classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructing retrieval efforts.
Key Points
- Former White House officials do not recall Trump designating records as personal
- Trump's defense in classified documents case rests on the claim of designation
- Prosecutors reject the notion of Trump being legally allowed to declare classified documents as personal
Cons
- Trump's claim of designating presidential records as personal disputed by former White House officials
- Accusations of illegally retaining classified documents and obstructing retrieval efforts