In a recent development, federal prosecutors have accused former President Donald Trump of seeking "special treatment" in the criminal case against him. The case involves allegations that Trump retained classified documents at his Mar-A-Lago residence after leaving the White House. Prosecutors argue that Trump should not be allowed to review or discuss any classified information in the case, as he has requested.
In a filing to the U.S. District Court in Southern Florida, prosecutors stated that creating a secure location in Trump's residence for discussing classified information would be an unnecessary accommodation. They argue that it deviates from the normal procedures followed in cases involving classified discovery. Prosecutors maintain that their proposed protective order aligns with standard procedures and is consistent with the law.
On the other hand, Trump's legal team argues that he is entitled to the special treatment he has requested. They claim that denying him the opportunity to review or discuss classified information in a sensitive compartmented information facility at his home would be unjustified and unsupported by law or precedent.
Trump has pleaded not guilty in the case, which also alleges that he attempted to hide the boxes of records he was storing at his Mar-A-Lago club in Palm Beach. This is an ongoing story, and updates are expected to follow.