ROUNDUP NEWSWIRES >>> POLITICS: Trump’s Reasons For Retaining Classified Documents Raise Concerns Among Former Cabinet Members
Former President Donald Trump presented new reasons for holding onto classified materials after leaving the White House, refusing to return them to the National Archives and Records Administration.
Trump claimed he was busy and needed to sift through the boxes for personal items.
He also denied possessing the classified Pentagon document he’s on tape acknowledging.
The shifting justifications have drawn criticism, painting a picture of a man unwilling to adhere to the records laws of the country he hopes to lead again.
Trump’s refusal to return classified documents has drawn severe criticism from his former Cabinet secretaries.
Former Attorney General William Barr likened Trump’s behavior to that of a defiant child, and warned that if the allegations were true, Trump’s actions would amount to a flagrant crime.
Similarly, Trump’s former Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, expressed concerns that the contents of the indictment, if proven true, could pose a risk to national security.
This news comes amidst a history of former aides and cabinet members turning against Trump after their tenure.
Despite this pattern, Trump’s hold over the Republican party remains strong, which continues to cause significant dilemmas for the party as Trump’s capacity to govern is questioned.
Meanwhile, Trump faces potential prosecution in relation to the aftermath of the 2020 election, an issue that continues to divide Republicans.
William Barr, while opposing Trump’s prosecution on some counts, has suggested that this case is unique because Trump brought it upon himself.
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