Trump argues presidential immunity in push for dismissal of classified documents case

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Attorneys representing Donald Trump have petitioned a federal judge to dismiss the indictment accusing him of retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago club, citing presidential immunity.

They argue that Trump classified the documents as personal records under the Presidential Records Act during his presidency, making it an official act immune to prosecution.

Legal experts find this interpretation of presidential power extraordinary, as it could potentially allow presidents to wield national security secrets freely after leaving office.

Classified information inherently belongs to the United States and cannot be considered personal, The Guardian reported.

READ MORE: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/23/donald-trump-presidential-immunity-argument-dismissal-push-classified-nuclear-documents-case

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