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originally posted by: Xcalibur254
The National Archives has informed former president Donald Trump that it is set to hand over to special counsel Jack Smith 16 records which show Trump and his top advisers had knowledge of the correct declassification process while he was president, according to multiple sources.
In a May 16 letter obtained by CNN, acting Archivist Debra Steidel Wall writes to Trump, “The 16 records in question all reflect communications involving close presidential advisers, some of them directed to you personally, concerning whether, why, and how you should declassify certain classified records.”
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It's been revealed earlier this year Jack Smith subpoenaed NARA to turn over 16 documents that illustrate that Trump was aware of the proper protocol on declassifying documents.
Acting Archivist Debra Steidel Wall has now sent a letter to Trump that she is about to hand over the subpoenaed documents. Wall states in her letter that, "The 16 records in question all reflect communications involving close presidential advisers, some of them directed to you personally, concerning whether, why, and how you should declassify certain classified records."
These documents could undercut Trump's argument that he could declassify documents with his mind. It also establishes that Trump intentionally retained possession of these documents even though they had not gone through the proper declassification process.
Experts are speculating that Smith may be wrapping up his investigations. All of his major witnesses have testified before the grand juries. So this latest development certainly seems more like he's now prepping for a court room battle and is no longer focused on the indictment stage.
originally posted by: Threadbare
a reply to: shooterbrody
Trump wasn't President in July 2021 when this recording was made. So how does any argument limit the Executive Branch?
originally posted by: Threadbare
a reply to: shooterbrody
And when all the metadata confirms this is a recording made by Martin?
"'Incredibly powerful': ex-federal prosecutor explains why Trump should be worried about tapes"
originally posted by: Threadbare
a reply to: frogs453
Meadows actually wasn't there. He just sent a couple of aides that were working on research for his memoirs.
originally posted by: Erno86
"'Incredibly powerful': ex-federal prosecutor explains why Trump should be worried about tapes"
source:
www.rawstory.com...
originally posted by: Threadbare
a reply to: shooterbrody
He's on tape in July 2021 saying he has classified documents in his possession. What part of that are you not getting?