Special Counsel Jack Smith Defends Mar-a-Lago Documents Investigation

In a detailed filing, prosecutors counter Trump's claims, asserting the investigation followed DOJ protocols and Trump's legal issues are self-inflicted.

Special counsel Jack Smith's team has provided a detailed defense of the Mar-a-Lago documents case, countering former President Trump's claims and aiming for a spring trial.
Prosecutors argue Trump's legal problems stem from his own actions, including mishandling documents and lacking post-presidency security clearance.
The filing reveals Trump's attempts to distort the investigation's narrative, including false claims of holding a security clearance.
Investigators found no evidence of Trump holding a security clearance after his presidency, debunking his defense regarding possession of classified materials.
The discovery process has provided Trump's defense with over 1.28 million pages of unclassified documents, including key investigation records and Mar-a-Lago security footage.