Podcast Summary
Trump Lawyer Misled About Classified Docs Location: Sources reveal Trump lawyer was instructed to search only one room for classified docs, but there were over 100 in other areas, and Trump's personal valet moved boxes before search warrant
New information has emerged from The Guardian's investigative reporting about the Mar-a-Lago investigation. According to sources, Evan Corcoran, a lawyer for Donald Trump, was misled about the location of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago by those close to Trump himself. Trump never informed Corcoran that documents were also in his office and desk areas. Corcoran was instructed to search only one storage room, but there were actually over 100 documents in other areas. The Department of Justice is now investigating why boxes were moved by Trump's personal valet, Walt Nauta, after a subpoena was issued and before a search warrant was executed. The June subpoena and August search warrant against Trump raise questions about why he gave instructions for boxes to be moved from the same storage room that was previously the only location directed for Corcoran to search.
Former Trump Attorney Misled Over Search for Classified Docs: The DOJ is putting pressure on individuals connected to the Trump Mar-a-Lago documents case, threatening potential criminal charges for inaccurate info, and strategically leaking info to put pressure on them.
Evan Corcoran, a former Trump attorney, is now claiming that he was misled by Donald Trump to only search for classified documents in a storage room at Mar-a-Lago, rather than in Trump's office and desk. Corcoran signed a statement under penalty of perjury stating that they had conducted a diligent search and found only a limited number of documents. However, the Department of Justice knew there were documents in other locations and has been putting pressure on other individuals, such as Walt Nauta, to cooperate against Trump. Nauta, who has not fully cooperated, is being threatened with potential criminal charges for providing inaccurate information to the department. The strategic leaking of this information by the Department of Justice is intended to put pressure on Nauta and potentially other individuals connected to the case.
Judge strips Trump of attorney-client privilege, allowing DOJ access to lawyer's files: Judge's ruling opens door for DOJ to probe Trump's handling of Mar-a-Lago documents, potentially leading to subpoenas or searches at Bedminster Golf Course.
During the investigation into the handling of documents at Mar-a-Lago, a judge ruled that there was likely criminal activity or fraud involving Donald Trump, stripping him and his lawyer of their attorney-client privilege. This allowed the Department of Justice to obtain testimony from the lawyer and access to his files. Surveillance footage showed Walt Nauta moving boxes from the storage room the day after a subpoena was issued, and there is speculation that these boxes may have been taken to Bedminster, New Jersey. The Department of Justice is now focusing on this potential connection and may issue a subpoena or search warrant for the Bedminster Golf Course. This development underscores the seriousness of the investigation and the potential legal consequences for those involved.
DOJ intensely investigating Trump over Mar-a-Lago classified documents: The DOJ is investigating Trump for potentially mishandling classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, involving key figures and foreign relations, with interviews and subpoenas issued.
The Department of Justice is intensely investigating former President Donald Trump over the discovery of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. The investigation includes attempting to get key figures like Walt Nauta to cooperate and testify about potential criminal intent. New reporting reveals that Evan Corcoran, a former Trump attorney, has stated that he was misled by Trump regarding the location of these documents. The DOJ is also looking into foreign relations between Trump and foreign powers, as they found related documents during the search. The investigation has already involved interviews with security heads Matt Calamari and Matt Calamari junior, and a subpoena for the video surveillance company managing the Mar-a-Lago cameras. The gaps in the video footage are a focus, as they could provide crucial information. The investigation is ongoing, with Jack Smith and his team preparing a report for Attorney General Merrick Garland, who will decide on potential charges.
Summer of Accountability: Trump Faces Multiple Indictments: Former President Trump faces potential trials and convictions during US elections due to state and federal investigations, which could impact his candidacy and outcome of elections
Former President Donald Trump is facing multiple indictments at both the state and federal levels, which could potentially lead to trials and convictions during the upcoming US elections. Trump, who has been previously impeached and convicted for tax fraud in New York, is now under investigation by prosecutors in Georgia and Washington D.C. These investigations could result in indictments against Trump and others, and the trials may coincide with the 2023 and 2024 elections. Trump will have to run for office as a potentially indicted and convicted candidate, and if he is the Republican nominee, he may face a significant loss to President Joe Biden. The reporting also suggests that there are ongoing investigations related to Evan Corcoran, Mar-a-Lago, and Walt Nauta, which could add to the legal challenges facing Trump. This summer is being referred to as the "summer of accountability," and the coming months and years could bring significant developments in the legal proceedings against Trump.
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