Donald Trump Admits to Reluctantly Handing Over Classified Documents to Justice Department, Raising Questions of Obstruction of Justice

Former President Donald Trump has admitted in a recent interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier that he was reluctant to hand over boxes of classified documents to the Justice Department because he was “busy” and needed to sort through them to remove personal items, including golf shirts and shoes. This comes after he was indicted on 37 charges related to his handling of the sensitive files after he left the White House.

When asked why he didn’t return the boxes even after he received a government subpoena, Trump said he wanted to go through the boxes and get all his personal things out. Baier then followed up, saying that according to the indictment, Trump directed his aide to move the boxes to a different location.

The former president’s comments have raised questions about whether he knowingly and deliberately obstructed and withheld records he was ordered to turn in to the Justice Department. Legal experts have noted that if Trump was aware of the subpoena and still chose not to comply, it could be considered a criminal act.

Trump’s comments have also been criticized by some for being insensitive to the gravity of the situation. His refusal to comply with the subpoena could be seen as an attempt to obstruct justice and undermine the rule of law.

The former president’s comments have sparked a debate over whether he was aware of the subpoena and if he deliberately chose to ignore it. It remains to be seen whether Trump will face any legal consequences for his actions.