Sources familiar with the ongoing special counsel investigation into Trump have revealed that a collection of 16 records is set to be handed over to the investigators with major insight into the Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe.
These records are believed to show Trump’s knowledge and understanding of the proper process for declassifying documents, and will shed light on whether he willfully disregarded what he knew to be clearly established protocols.
The significance of these 16 records lies in their potential to shed light on whether Trump adhered to established protocols and legal requirements when declassifying sensitive information.
Trump claims the classified documents “became automatically declassified” as soon as he took them.
If Trump is found guilty, he could face a number of penalties including:
1. Imprisonment: The Espionage Act of 1917, which makes it a crime to “willfully and unlawfully communicate, deliver, transmit, or disclose” classified information, carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
2. Fines: The Espionage Act also allows for fines of up to $250,000 for each violation.
3. Barring from holding public office: If Trump is convicted of a felony, he could be barred from holding public office in the future.
Did Trump break the law? or is this a politically motivated investigation?
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