Trump Lawyers Fire Back After DOJ Asks to Continue Review of Documents Seized by FBI

Trump Lawyers Fire Back After DOJ Asks to Continue Review of Documents Seized by FBI
Then-President Donald Trump and Melania Trump are seen in a file photo while en route to Mar-a-Lago. Samuel Corum/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers on Sept. 12 urged a federal judge to reject the Department of Justice’s bid to continue reviewing documents that were taken during the FBI raid of Mar-a-Lago.

Trump’s lawyers argued that the materials that were taken by FBI agents on Aug. 8 may not be classified. While he was president, Trump had broad latitude in declassifying documents and has a “right to access” any presidential records whether they are classified or declassified, the attorneys added.

Jack Phillips
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