Donald Trump Sometimes Showed Classified Docs to Mar-a-Lago Visitors, According to Witnesses

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Witnesses are telling prosecutors thatDonald Trumphad a habit of showing classified documents to visitors at his private Mar-a-Lago club, according to a newWashington Postreport.

Trump has disputed that he mishandled classified documents, and has claimed on social media that any documents in his possession had been declassified.

In a recent statement to thePost, a spokesperson for the former president called the classified documents investigation “a targeted, politically motivated witch hunt against President Trump that is concocted to meddle in an election and prevent the American people from returning him to the White House.”

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A38-page affidavitused to obtain the August warrant showed there was probable cause “to believe that evidence, contraband, fruits of crime, or other items illegally possessed” would be found on the premises of Trump’s home.

Federal prosecutors also released aphoto of document foldersfound at Trump’s home that were clearly marked “Top Secret.”

In their 36-page court filing submitted Aug. 30, 2022, U.S. prosecutors said that “efforts were likely taken to obstruct the government’s investigation.”

source: people.com