Key takeaways:
- Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court in Miami to 37 felony counts relating to the improper retention of classified documents.
- Stephanie Grisham, former White House press secretary and spokesperson for first lady Melania Trump, said that none of the facts contained in Trump’s federal indictment surprised her.
- The charges against Trump include willful retention of classified records and obstruction of justice, and Trump is restricted from discussing the case with possible witnesses or his co-defendant.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court in Miami on Tuesday to 37 felony counts relating to the improper retention of classified documents. Trump was released on his own recognizance and ordered not to discuss the case with possible witnesses or co-defendant Walt Nauta.
Stephanie Grisham, former White House press secretary and spokesperson for first lady Melania Trump, said that none of the facts contained in Trump’s federal indictment surprised her. She said that Trump’s style of thinking was “Why don’t we just take those documents out?”
Hours after his plea, Trump claimed that presidents have an “absolute right” to keep any and all documents they want. The charges against Trump include willful retention of classified records and obstruction of justice.
The case against Trump is ongoing and it remains to be seen what the outcome will be. Trump is expected to appear in court again in the near future. In the meantime, Trump is restricted from discussing the case with possible witnesses or his co-defendant.
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