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In reply to the discussion: Trump Wants FBI to Return Documents [View all]RockRaven
(19,772 posts)13. His claim of executive privilege is a confession.
I know these docs aren't in fact executive privileged because that's not how executive privilege works, but the very fact that he claims they are is a confession that he was not legally allowed to possess them.
Even if executive privilege worked this way -- which I repeat I know it does not -- the only way those docs could be executive privileged in any circumstance would be if they were docs from his presidency. But docs from his presidency belong with the National Archives and he isn't allowed to have them.
He's loudly proclaiming that he was breaking a law, while not gaining the shield he thinks he is.
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I am using my cell phone so it takes a few minutes to get the final op up. N/T
applegrove
Aug 2022
#3
All he wants, I bet he'll like them even better!!! Line his cell with them! n/t
RKP5637
Aug 2022
#58
I guess he needs them back, because he's already sold them and they need to be delivered
70sEraVet
Aug 2022
#35
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Justice matters.
Aug 2022
#54
Thanks, JM. Unfortunately, I had to change my account settings to find that.
littlemissmartypants
Aug 2022
#57
If his attorneys participated in illegally retaining the docs, is there attorney-client privilege?
CaptainTruth
Aug 2022
#55
If Trump mouthed off in the woods but no reporter reported his grunts and howls
Mr. Ected
Aug 2022
#66