Trump’s Fury Over Mishandling of Classified Documents Case
Explosive Revelations:
Former President Trump has erupted after prosecutors admitted that seized classified documents are no longer in their original sequence and order, accusing Special Counsel Jack Smith of “blatant Evidence Tampering.”
Prosecution’s Confession:
In a court filing, prosecutors acknowledged “there are some boxes where the order of items within that box is not the same as in the associated scans.” They had previously assured the court that the documents were in their “original, intact form.”
Echoes of Raid:
Trump seized on the filing, claiming it vindicated his earlier assertions that the August 2022 FBI raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate was a “Illegal RAID” and that evidence was “mishandled.”
Call for Smith’s Arrest:
Trump went further, demanding Smith’s arrest, labeling him a “criminal” and a “Deranged Jack.” He urged prosecutors to “END THE ‘BOXES HOAXES,’” referring to the investigation’s focus on improperly stored documents.
Biden Administration Involvement:
Unredacted court filings have revealed that White House officials were involved in the early stages of the investigation into the classified documents.
Contact with National Archives:
Emails and conversations show that the Biden administration’s Office of Records Management reached out to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) a year before the Mar-a-Lago raid.
Exaggerated Claims:
Trump’s attorney alleged that the White House made “exaggerated claims related to records handling under the Presidential Records Act” to NARA.
High-Pressure Tactics:
The filings suggest that the Biden administration’s efforts to retrieve the documents may have included threats and pressure.
NARA Archivist’s Warnings:
NARA General Counsel Gary Stern sent letters expressing concerns to Trump’s representatives about the handling of the documents and demanding their whereabouts.
DOJ Instruction to Stern:
After reviewing the returned documents, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco reportedly “instructed” Stern on how to proceed, including contacting the inspectors general and the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
Investigation Origins:
Prosecutors allege that NARA officials were not pressured by Democrats but acted on their own initiative to report concerns about the handling of sensitive documents.
Alleged Threats to Nauta’s Attorney:
Unredacted filings reveal allegations that Walt Nauta’s attorney, Stanley Woodward, was threatened with the loss of a federal judgeship if Nauta didn’t cooperate against Trump.
Bratt’s Covert Meeting:
Chief Jay Bratt of the DOJ’s National Security Division allegedly met with Woodward in a private meeting, hinting that he could endanger his future prospects as a judge.
Plasmic Echo:
The FBI investigation into Trump, which began in March 2022, was internally dubbed “Plasmic Echo.”
Trump’s Alleged Security Clearance:
Earlier this year, Trump’s team suggested he acted in good faith because of a high-level security clearance granted by the Department of Energy. However, unsealed filings claim his “Q clearance” was revoked after his indictment.
Silencing Trump:
Trump accused the judge in his criminal trial of “tak[ing] away my Constitutional Right to FREE SPEECH” and rigging the 2024 election by gagging him.
Disparity in Treatment:
Trump has condemned the lack of charges against Biden for possessing classified materials, claiming it exposes the “two-tiered system of justice” that favors Democrats over Republicans.
Data sourced from: foxnews.com
