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Interesting thought.
Just a theory:
— Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) June 9, 2023
Maybe the feds have never searched Bedminster because they KNOW that classified records are there and they have informants and electronic surveillance in place.
So if Trump tried to destroy all the evidence, he'd be caught in the act.
This day is getting better and better!
I like that Smith kept it short and to the point.
I think you’re right. Lara wouldn’t be that friendly either.
I think Jack Smith is speaking at 3 pm
Even FOX is reporting on it.
From the indictment on where Trump was keeping the papers. On staffer texts another: "there is still a little room in the shower" !! pic.twitter.com/ctaGpxvtxV
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) June 9, 2023
Trump SHOWED at least two unauthorized people these secrets pic.twitter.com/wBMKL6h2nw
— Angry Staffer 🌻 (@Angry_Staffer) June 9, 2023
I repeat:
— Angry Staffer 🌻 (@Angry_Staffer) June 9, 2023
He’s screwed screwed. pic.twitter.com/pEIR1uhY93
I hope you are right!
Maybe I am reading this wrong?
Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, initially assigned to oversee his case: Sources
The summons sent to former President Donald Trump and his legal team late Thursday indicates that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon will be assigned to oversee his case, at least initially, according to sources briefed on the matter.
Cannon's apparent assignment would add yet another unprecedented wrinkle to a case involving the first federal charges against a former president: Trump appointed Cannon to the federal bench in 2020, meaning that, if Trump is ultimately convicted, she would be responsible for determining the sentence – which may include prison time – for the man who elevated her to the role.
A federal grand jury voted to indict Trump on at least seven federal charges late Thursday as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The indictment comes after more than 100 documents with classified markings were found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in August 2022.
Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and claimed again late Thursday that he was innocent.
Cannon is no stranger to the case. The 42-year-old judge appointed a "special master" last year to review those materials seized from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Legal experts accused Cannon of handing Trump a series of head-scratching victories over the course of those proceedings.
ABC News left a voicemail with Judge Cannon’s chambers Friday morning seeking comment, but did not immediately receive a response.
MORE: Judge rejects special master's request on seized documents, handing win to Trump
In one instance, Cannon restricted the FBI from using the seized classified documents as part of their ongoing probe until she completed her review. Cannon's order was ultimately thrown out in its entirety by an 11th Circuit Court of appeals panel, which found she overstepped in exercising her jurisdiction in the probe.
MORE: Trump special master overturned by appeals court in Mar-a-Lago documents investigation
In addition to Cannon, Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart's name also appeared on the summons sent to Trump on Thursday, the sources said.
Reinhart, who was sworn in as a magistrate judge in 2018, is also familiar with the proceedings against Trump: he signed off on the initial search warrant of Mar-a-Lago last year and later ruled to unseal the search affidavit – decisions that made him the target of antisemitic jabs on the internet.
Judges in most federal cases are assigned at random. But the apparent nods to Cannon and Reinhart on the summons for Trump might actually reflect the fact that both have already played roles in the proceedings, experts said.
"If the case is being overseen by the same district and magistrate judges, that means the court likely considered the indictment to be 'related' to the search warrant and intentionally assigned it to those judges," former senior Justice Department national security official Brandon Van Grack told ABC News.
ABC News was provided a case number that was part of the written summons and according to the federal court filing system PACER, that case number matches a docket under "Judge AMC." Cannon's full name is Aileen Mercedes Cannon.
Apart from her own previous involvement in the investigation of Trump, Cannon's assignment would put her at the center of one of what is likely to be one of the most consequential and scrutinized criminal cases in American history.
Her rulings on everything from procedural motions to Trump's planned efforts to have the case thrown out before trial will have vast implications for the course of the case leading into an election year where Trump currently holds the status of the Republican party's front runner.
This is BS
NEW: Trump-appointed US district court judge Aileen Cannon was listed on the summons sent to Trump yesterday, per ppl familiar — indicating she may be the presiding judge. Cannon granted Trump a special master during the investigation last year. Confirming ABC News.
— Hugo Lowell (@hugolowell) June 9, 2023
Here's what we know about the 7 counts Trump is facing in classified documents indictment
An attorney for former President Trump said Thursday night that the former president is facing charges on seven counts related to his handling of classified documents.
While Trump lawyer Jim Trusty told CNN that the former president’s legal team has not yet seen the actual indictment, he said the summons they received suggested that the counts “basically break out from an Espionage Act charge” and “several obstruction-based type charges and then false statement charges.”
Trusty also said he believed there was a conspiracy charge — a sign others could face charges in the matter.
Espionage Act
The Espionage Act, passed in 1917 during World War I, sought to crack down on activities considered dangerous or disloyal, including passing defense-related information to the country’s wartime enemies.
The law bars the “gathering, transmitting or losing defense information.” A record does not need to be classified to trigger the statute. A charge under this section carries up to 10 years in prison.
Obstruction
Trusty also cited a violation of Sections 1512 and 1519 of the U.S. Code, which fall under the larger category of obstruction of justice.
Section 1512 involves “tampering with a witness, victim or an informant,” while Section 1519 involves the “destruction, alteration, or falsification of records.”
Conspiracy
While Trusty did provide specifics on the conspiracy charge, several of the known charges include conspiracy provisions.
The witness tampering law includes a conspiracy provision that encompasses any of the actions barred under the statute, which includes several manners of obstructing an investigation.
The Espionage Act also includes a mention of such an offense.
False statements
Trump’s attorney did not refer to specific violations for false statements, which are a crime to provide to a law enforcement officer, but said that such a count was included in the summons.
The language of the statute specifically refers to a person who knowingly “falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact.”
Rebecca Beitsch contributed.
Interesting thread
Our latest reporting tonight @CBSEveningNews @NorahODonnell https://t.co/PuSyit6isx
— Robert Costa (@costareports) June 9, 2023
NEW AD: No one is above the law, not even former presidents.
— Republican Voters Against Trump (@AccountableGOP) June 9, 2023
Airing on Fox News primetime next week. pic.twitter.com/ob7pxRp4pM
Asa Hutchinson calls on Trump to withdraw from the race for president. pic.twitter.com/Wvh8QRV3sE
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) June 9, 2023
Chief Justice Roberts should immediately amend the rules to permit cameras in federal courts. The American public is entitled to watch the proceedings against Trump in their entirety. Anything less would be an injustice.
— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) June 9, 2023
Mueller, She Wrote
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Trump Indicted!
BREAKING: Donald Trump has been indicted by the DoJ in the documents case. Details are scant, but I have heard that there are at least 7 counts which include Obstruction, Conspiracy, and retention of national defense information (793e under the espionage act).
Follow me here for a complete breakdown of the charges. Trump has posted that he has to appear Tuesday at 3 PM. The charges may be unsealed at that time, or we may get them sooner
It’s a bit disturbing that it will be in Florida.
Family Values
BREAKING—
— MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) June 8, 2023
This is Republican City Councilman Matthew Reilly.
You probably remember him as the Chairman of the Cranston Republican Party who resigned last month from his position, but retained his job as city councilman after being caught passed out with a crack pipe in his car… pic.twitter.com/8QlC1JVy9K
Apparently Trump is the one saying he has been indicted.
Per Donald, Donald has been indicted. pic.twitter.com/SXInUPbPhU
— Mueller, She Wrote (@MuellerSheWrote) June 8, 2023
Jonathan Karl is usually on the ball
Donald Trump been indicted. His lawyers gave been informed that he needs to report to federal court in Miami on Tuesday, per @KFaulders
— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) June 8, 2023
NEW: one of Jim Jordan’s whistleblowers was suspended for leaking sensitive information and was caught lying to the committee. The matter will be referred to the DoJ. Only the best people! https://t.co/bsRzo13peh
— Mueller, She Wrote (@MuellerSheWrote) June 8, 2023
Here we go. Another installment payment for Kevin’s dirty deal to remain Speaker: help Putin defeat Ukraine.
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) June 6, 2023
Kevin may have the title of Speaker but Putin-bloc Republicans like MTG have the job. #SoftOnUkraine pic.twitter.com/mTMWoENHTf
What a crock! Pence said he would still vote for him
Let’s hope it continues and they bring their friends
That’s a pleasant surprise https://t.co/LumG7km6MV
— Angry Staffer 🌻 (@Angry_Staffer) June 8, 2023
What a terrible answer!
“Sir, I just want to clarify what you're saying is if they believe he committed a crime, they should not go forward with an indictment? You just talked before about committing to the rule of law.” pic.twitter.com/8tk5XBZOxe
— Acyn (@Acyn) June 8, 2023
Sage advice from former spx for @TheJusticeDept. Leaks are more likely coming from witnesses or Trump himself than from DOJ. https://t.co/RdDsibTptf
— Barb McQuade (@BarbMcQuade) June 8, 2023
🚨Scoop: Fox News informed Tucker Carlson's lawyers last night that he breached his contract with the network when he launched his own Twitter show on Tuesday
— Sara Fischer (@sarafischer) June 7, 2023
— Carlson's lawyers argue Carlson has the right to free speech on social media
With @mikeallen https://t.co/jHnjjOoYT4
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The real question for Christie and Pence should be if Trump gets the nomination will they vote for him.
If the answer is yes, they are just true MAGA’s
The question is….will the rest of them follow?
Entering race, Pence assails Trump: "Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States. And anyone who asks someone else to put them over the Constitution should never be president again" @jonathanvswan https://t.co/h4c049fau9
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) June 7, 2023