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13. I was wondering about that.

Mon Aug 22, 2022, 10:23 PM

Aug 2022

How does the chain of custody work for top top secret documents? I cannot imagine anyone associated with the White House in any way shape or form would let trump get his paws on them Much less be able to spirit them out of the White House at his discretion.

This isn't like the library where you go request a book and signed it out for 3 weeks! !!!

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Trump Had More Than 300 Classified Documents at Mar-a-Lago [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 OP

We have seen only the tip of the iceberg. sheshe2 Aug 2022 #1

Of course, the NYT buries the lede... Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #2

So they moniss Aug 2022 #6

All that stuff is tracked when it was first "requested/taken out" for viewing BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #7

I was wondering about that. essaynnc Aug 2022 #13

I expect that the members of the National Security Council BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #28

But not photocopies or smart phone copies or spy camera copies (think trenchcoat & Minox camera). nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2022 #26

Doesn't matter BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #30

Does matter. Once chain of custody is lost, then anyone might have seen/copied them. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2022 #31

You just made my point BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #32

First I've heard that. Yes! Most important part! nt Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #15

Isn't going through the boxes a crime by himself? Renew Deal Aug 2022 #19

At the very least, reviewing SCIF materials outside of a SCIF is some kind of crime. . . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2022 #27

Going through the boxes after the Archives demanded the records proves knowledge and intent Fiendish Thingy Aug 2022 #39

Not just that, but some of those were of the highest classification level Novara Aug 2022 #38

Wonder how long before we REALLY know wha they found? oldsoftie Aug 2022 #3

Most of it we will never know. Irish_Dem Aug 2022 #4

Hopefully. dchill Aug 2022 #5

But they could say "Had a list of covert agents in various foreign countries" oldsoftie Aug 2022 #50

I agree. It is to the point that the American people must have some answers. Irish_Dem Aug 2022 #51

I agree. We have to know & it better be clear. oldsoftie Aug 2022 #53

Wash DC has a long time history of covering up the sins and crimes of its presidents. Irish_Dem Aug 2022 #54

There is bound to be more Jarqui Aug 2022 #8

Just read he is only running IF repukes take control of House & Senate. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #16

Why would that be a criteria? Jarqui Aug 2022 #20

Guess he doesn't know length of term for Reps huh Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #21

Then he's not running. The Dems will add a seat or 2 in the Senate. oldsoftie Aug 2022 #49

Were these photographed and sent to anyone via phones or computers? chowder66 Aug 2022 #9

How much prison time orangecrush Aug 2022 #10

The real tipoff was that the top-secret documents in the boxes were filed in various folders labeled royable Aug 2022 #11

Rep. Swalwell and Chris Hayes were just discussing the same thing! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2022 #12

I know with Donald we keep breaking new ground due to his antics; Dyedinthewoolliberal Aug 2022 #14

Guess with that level never needed anything but the honor system. Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2022 #17

antics NJCher Aug 2022 #23

We've heard that something similar to that happens - to determine which documents need to remain Rhiannon12866 Aug 2022 #25

We need to keep on investigating and following up the obvious signs of criminal behavior. Martin68 Aug 2022 #18

"...Trump went through the boxes himself in late 2021" Grins Aug 2022 #22

Trump is always pretending to be a childish man as a way of deflecting people from Ford_Prefect Aug 2022 #24

Hillary had 3 emails poorly marked as classified on her server Jarqui Aug 2022 #29

You would think that would be the case padah513 Aug 2022 #35

Gah, NYT! Novara Aug 2022 #33

Remember that these documents do not belong to DOJ nor are tracked by them BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #34

ultimately they are clearly government property Novara Aug 2022 #37

Well some of it is click-baity BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #41

I doubt we'll EVER know the extent of his treachery in this case. Novara Aug 2022 #42

Here's the thing BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #43

I totally agree Novara Aug 2022 #44

I had posted this in another thread BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #45

And that's why he wants the affifdavit unsealed Novara Aug 2022 #46

Yup. BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #52

One year for each offense? VWolf Aug 2022 #36

I wonder if any other country will ever share sensitive information with us again. Scrivener7 Aug 2022 #40

Great post...here is the O'Donnell information from last night. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #47

trump's piggy bank Bayard Aug 2022 #48

People may have died or been killed due to TFG's stupidity and/or greed LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #55