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Donald Trump Claims He Has “Absolute Right” to Withhold Documents Related to His Prosecution

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Key takeaways:

  • Former President Donald Trump made a statement claiming he had the “absolute right” to keep any documents related to his prosecution.
  • Legal experts argue that Trump’s claim of an “absolute right” to withhold documents is unfounded.
  • The legal implications of Trump’s statement are still unclear.

Today, former President Donald Trump made a statement claiming he had the “absolute right” to keep any documents related to his prosecution. This comes after he was indicted by the Department of Justice.

Trump’s statement was made in response to the Department of Justice’s indictment of him on charges of obstruction of justice and abuse of power. The indictment alleges that Trump attempted to influence the outcome of the 2020 election by withholding documents related to his prosecution.

In response to the indictment, Trump said that he had the “absolute right” to keep any documents related to his prosecution. He argued that the documents were his personal property and that he had the right to withhold them.

Trump’s statement has been met with criticism from legal experts, who argue that the former president’s claim of an “absolute right” to withhold documents is unfounded. They point out that the Department of Justice has the authority to request documents from individuals, and that Trump’s claim of an “absolute right” is not supported by the law.

The legal implications of Trump’s statement are still unclear. It remains to be seen whether the Department of Justice will take any action against the former president for his claims. In the meantime, the public will be watching closely to see how the situation develops.

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