Former Trump Valet Walt Nauta Faces Charges in Mar-a-Lago Case

Nauta, previously accused of sexual misconduct in the Navy, was hired by Trump before being indicted for obstructing document recovery.

Walt Nauta, a former Trump valet and Navy veteran, faces seven federal charges in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, accused of obstructing the recovery of sensitive national defense documents.
Prior to joining Trump's post-presidential team, Nauta was accused of sexual misconduct, including fraternization and revenge porn, by three female servicemembers while serving in the Navy.
Nauta's problematic behavior was known weeks before Trump hired him in August 2021, but it's unclear if Trump was aware of the allegations.
The Navy reportedly saw Trump's job offer as an opportunity to avoid the difficulties of investigating White House personnel and a potential public relations issue.
Nauta has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and his lawyer declined to comment. Trump's campaign communications director dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.