Donald Trump’s Legal Team Requests Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility to be Reestablished on His South Florida Property

Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has requested that a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) be reestablished on his South Florida property. This request was made in a Wednesday filing with U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon.

Trump’s lawyers argued that it would be too burdensome for him to travel to existing SCIFs in the area to consult with his lawyers as they prepare for trial. They cited the immense practical and logistical hurdles and costs that would be involved in Trump’s travel, as well as the intense media and public focus on the prosecution.

The SCIF is necessary for Trump to consult with his lawyers on classified matters related to the trial. The trial is related to the FBI’s raid of Trump’s property a year ago, where evidence was recovered.

Trump’s lawyers also argued that the SCIF would be beneficial for the court, as it would reduce the need for the court to provide a secure facility for Trump’s lawyers to review classified evidence.

The request for the SCIF is still pending, and it is unclear when a decision will be made. In the meantime, Trump’s lawyers will continue to prepare for the trial and consult with Trump on classified matters.