Trump's mishandling of classified documents case

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Special counsel criticizes judge's request for jury instructions in Trump's mishandling of classified documents case, arguing it is based on a flawed legal premise. Trump's defense relies on the Presidential Records Act, claiming he had the authority to determine which documents are personal or presidential. Prosecutors refute Trump's defense as pure fiction.

Key Points

  • Special counsel criticized judge's request for jury instructions
  • Trump's defense based on Presidential Records Act deemed pure fiction

Cons

  • Judge's request for jury instructions criticized as flawed
  • Trump's defense relying on the Presidential Records Act refuted as pure fiction