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Donald Trump intensifies attacks on special counsel following audio tape release
Former President Trump's Social Media Post
Donald Trump recently intensified his attacks on the special counsel that oversaw the probe responsible for his indictment following the release of an audio tape where he discussed a classified document. Trump took to social media, posting a message in all caps asking someone to explain his position to special counsel Jack Smith, his family and friends. The Department of Justice has refused to comment on the latest post by the former president.
Trump's Indictment and Charges
Donald Trump is facing charges stemming from his alleged mishandling of classified documents and his attempt to keep them away from the government after leaving office. The charges against him include willful retention of national defense information and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Trump has already pleaded not guilty to all 37 counts, and his post on social media claimed that he comes under the Presidential Records Act as the President of the United States, which was disputed by fact-checkers.
Audio Tape Release and Classified Documents
The audio tape released by CNN on Monday night is from a July 2021 meeting in Bedminster, New Jersey, where Trump referenced a highly confidential and secret document that he received. He said the document came from the military and it had to do with a plan of attack on Iran. Trump indicates that he could have declassified it as the President, but he can't do so now. The indictment states that none of the people present at the meeting had security clearances or any reason to know the classified information referenced by Trump.
Trump's Style and Attacks on Legal and Political Foes
Trump's recent attacks on Jack Smith fit his pattern and style of attacking his legal and political foes. The former President has regularly fired rhetorical salvos against Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who is leading a state level criminal prosecution against him in connection to hush-money payments made before the 2016 presidential elections. Ahead of his court appearance in Manhattan, Trump targeted the presiding judge, accusing him and his family of being Trump haters.
Smith's Investigations and Ongoing Probe
Jack Smith is overseeing a separate investigation around the January 6 Capitol riot and the post-presidential transfer of power in 2020. However, no charges have yet been filed stemming from that investigation, which is still ongoing.
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