Source: Fox News
Summary
Rep. Jamie Raskin accused the Department of Justice of improperly turning over sensitive material to Congress in the Trump classified documents case, drawing rebukes from the White House and DOJ. Raskin alleged that the DOJ may have inadvertently sent his panel previously undisclosed materials showing Trump retained sensitive classified documents tied to his business interests. The White House and DOJ denied any wrongdoing, with the White House calling Raskin’s claims “pathetic” and the DOJ saying the accusations were “baseless.” The DOJ also stated that the documents produced did not violate a court order or disclose grand jury material.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Raskin sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi alleging improper handling of sensitive material. The White House and DOJ responded with sharp rebukes. Raskin’s letter was met with accusations of “manufactured outrage” from House Judiciary Committee Republicans. The DOJ spokesperson said Raskin was “blinded by hatred” of Trump. Raskin’s letter demanded the DOJ turn over documents related to the case and answer questions about who may have seen the classified materials. The sequence of events has become a familiar ritual in the ongoing debate over the Trump classified documents case.
Author: Evan Null
