Trump’s lawyers now opposing the special master Trump proposed

[Bugsy McGurk]

Why? Because the special master needs to know if the classified documents remain classified, and Trump’s lawyers refuse to tell the master what Trump’s position is.

So far, it sure looks like the master is a no-nonsense guy who isn’t going to tolerate Trump’s lies and games. No matter what, Trump will appeal everything and do everything else he can to stall and obstruct the process, but it’s still nice to see him whining about the special master he proposed…

Team Trump's handpicked special master is coming back to haunt them — MS NOW

Team Trump asked for a specific special master in the Mar-a-Lago case, but he's now asking for information Team Trump doesn't want to share.

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[Bugsy McGurk]

And Trump is playing similar games with the appeals court….

Trump continues to muddy the waters on whether documents seized from Mar-a-Lago are classified | CNN Politics

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday told a federal appeals court that it should not lift the hold a lower court judge put on the Justice Department using Mar-a-Lago documents identified as classified in its criminal probe -- and continued to try to cast doubt on whether the 100 or so...

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The game? The classified documents are stamped “classified.” But Trump’s lawyers still say the documents may not be classified. Why? Because Trump may have “declassified” them. Does he claim that in the case? Nope. His lawyers just claim that he “might have done it.”

Pure game playing. Trump’s hack judge went along with the games. We’ll see if the appeals court is also willing to engage in such ridiculous hackery.

 

[sensible don]

His lawyers know all the scrutiny and possible prison time if they continue to lie for him. Their reluctance signals there is no truth to "magical wand" he waived to declassify the documents - btw since they are declassified, you or I can petition to see them - amiright?

 

[bdtex]

The game? The classified documents are stamped “classified.” But Trump’s lawyers still say the documents may not be classified. Why? Because Trump may have “declassified” them.

Except that it doesn't say they were "declassified" in any of those pleadings. His lawyers aren't gonna sign off on that. The Florida case is a civil case. Saying that in a pleading opens the door for discovery. Trump and his lawyers know the jig is up if they have to respond to discovery.

 

[Bugsy McGurk]

Except that it doesn't say they were "declassified" in any of those pleadings. His lawyers aren't gonna sign off on that. The Florida case is a civil case. Saying that in a pleading opens the door for discovery. Trump and his lawyers know the jig is up if they have to respond to discovery.

Yup. His lawyers are too smart to lie for him, although they’re obviously willing to play games for him.

They also seem to have completely abandoned Trump’s “the FBI planted documents” lie. They know that doesn’t pass the laugh test.

 

[Bugsy McGurk]

More evidence that the special master is just not tolerating Trump’s games….

Special Master Has a Simple Test That May Be Disaster for Trump — The Daily Beast

Special Master Raymond Dearie indicated Tuesday that this case could be very simple and that Trump may be in trouble.

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