AUGUST 9, 2022
The Mar-a-Lago raid changes everything. Just how big is this news? (hint: BIG) What happens next? Join @TaraSetmayer and @TheRickWilson with special guest fmr. U.S. Attorney @harrylitman on The Breakdown to find out. 🕗 SPECIAL TIME: Tonight at 8 PM ET. pic.twitter.com/8CGn0roBbD
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) August 9, 2022
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AUGUST 9, 2022
FBI seizes cell phone of Pennsylvania congress member Scott Perry, who was the conduit that brought DOJ flunky and AG-wannabe Jeff Clark to Trump’s attention. Another possible treasure trove, inc-never forget his role—Mark Meadows.
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) August 9, 2022
They may Trump stay 4 hours and take the fifth to every question, so that they can use it as video at trial for every issue: having him say “I take the fifth” again and again, and therefore having the negative inference rammed home in front of the jury
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) August 10, 2022
A federal magistrate judge has found probable cause to believe evidence of the crime of ESPIONAGE to be found at Mar-A-Lago. Repeat 5 times.
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) August 12, 2022
Impossible to have “A standing order” that all materials you bring home area”deemed”I declassified. Such an order would have to be analyzed for legality by OLC and it would plainly fail
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) August 13, 2022
No surprise: after maneuvering and dodging, Trump takes fifth in New York AG inquiry with phony and improper statement about how it’s a witchhunt. Important point: it can be used against him because it’s a civil action.
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) August 10, 2022
11 sets of classified docs. some top secret. some compartmented. NEVER EVER supposed to be even looked at off site. he's up there w Edward Snowden, depending of course on what people think of him.
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) August 12, 2022
Among the most revolting details: the court redacted the names of the two agents who applied for the warrant. Trump released it with their names, and now they need federal protection against death threats and the like.
— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) August 13, 2022
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