Podcast Summary
Judge finds Trump knowingly hid classified documents: Judge Beryl Howell determined Trump lied about returning all classified records, potentially jeopardizing attorney-client privilege and leading to further legal consequences
A federal judge, Beryl Howell, has found that there is compelling evidence suggesting Donald Trump knowingly and deliberately misled his own attorneys about the retention of classified materials after leaving the White House. This misconduct led to the crime fraud exception being applied to attorney-client privilege claims made by Trump's lawyers, Evan Corcoran and Jennifer Little. The lawyers had falsely claimed that a diligent search for all documents had been conducted and that all documents had been returned to the government. However, it was later discovered that thousands of classified records were kept at Mar-a-Lago, and the attestation provided to the Department of Justice was a lie. The criminal scheme, according to reports, began with a "dress rehearsal," indicating that this was not an isolated incident. This development is significant as it raises concerns about the former president's handling of sensitive government information and could potentially lead to further legal consequences.
Trump's Misrepresentation of Classified Document Handover: Despite term limits, judges involved in Trump's classified document case face criticism for supposed bias. Trump's team denies criminal scheme, but inconsistencies persist and focus on judges is a distraction from facts.
During the dress rehearsal for his departure from the White House in 2021, Donald Trump misrepresented the turning over of classified documents to the National Archives. In January 2022, he eventually handed over 15 boxes, but they contained classified and sensitive information. This led to a Department of Justice referral and Trump's continuous lying to his lawyers, who then made false representations to the Department of Justice. The judge overseeing the case, Beryl Howell, described it as a criminal scheme. Trump's team responded with denials and accusations against ABC News and the judiciary. Despite the term limits, every judge involved in the case has been criticized as anti-Trump. The real story, according to Trump's team, is that the prosecutors are attacking lawyers when they have no case. However, the inconsistency of this statement does not change the evidence presented. The focus on the judges' supposed bias is a distraction from the facts of the case.
Trump's Team Acknowledges Potential False Statements About Documents: Trump's legal team is under scrutiny for false statements regarding documents. A judge ordered them to testify again, and Trump's team may have admitted Trump lied to them about the documents' existence, potentially strengthening the case against him.
Former President Donald Trump and his legal team have been under scrutiny for alleged false statements regarding the existence of documents. A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, has ordered some of Trump's attorneys to testify again due to their previous sworn statements about the search for documents. Trump has criticized the judge and other officials involved, labeling them as "never Trumpers" and "democratic operatives." However, the significant revelation is that Trump's team seems to be acknowledging that Trump himself may have lied to them about the existence of the documents. This development adds to the ongoing investigation led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is probing Trump's handling of classified documents. The disclosure from Trump's lawyers could potentially strengthen the case against the former president.
Trump's Lawyers Distance Themselves Amid Misrepresentation of Classified Records: Trump's lawyers are no longer defending him after he allegedly misrepresented the return of classified records. The lawyers could be forced to testify against him due to potential criminal involvement.
Donald Trump's lawyers, Evan Corcoran and Jennifer Little, are distancing themselves from Trump after he reportedly misrepresented the return of classified records. The lawyers had previously made representations and signed attestations based on Trump's assertions. However, when faced with a court ruling to testify, they have left Trump "out to dry." Trump is appealing the ruling, arguing that attorney-client privilege should apply. However, the judge ruled that such privileges cannot be claimed if the communications were used to commit crimes, like obstruction of justice. The lawyers tried to claim privilege for six categories of information, but the judge allowed Trump to question them on one category, while requiring them to testify on the others. This development could potentially weaken Trump's legal defense.
Trump's Lawyers Testify Against Him: Trump's lawyers testified they followed his instructions, but later found to have lied about diligent search of Mar-a-Lago. DOJ discovered thousands of records, including top secret info.
The legal situation surrounding Donald Trump continues to worsen. His lawyers are now testifying against him, claiming they didn't intentionally lie to the DOJ but were merely following Trump's instructions. However, this may not make a significant difference given that they previously attested to having conducted a diligent search of Mar-a-Lago, which was later found to be false. The DOJ's search of the property uncovered thousands of records, including over 100 top secret and sensitive compartmented information. Trump has attacked various figures involved in these developments, including the magistrate judge who approved the warrant. This is a significant development in the ongoing investigations into Trump's handling of classified information. The Midas Touch Network encourages listeners to stay informed and get involved in supporting independent media.
