Proving Intent at Mar-a-Lago

American Conservative ^ | 8/29/2022 | Peter Van Buren

[whyilovetexas111]

The three things that matter most in the Trump Mar-a-Lago case are intent, intent, and intent. Trump's intent—not so much what he did with classified documents, but what he intended to happen based on his actions—will decide his innocence or guilt if the case ever comes to court. The documents themselves matter much less, and are almost a red herring.

Wholly separate from January 6 and any other legal action against Trump, the Mar-a-Lago search warrant cites three sections of law as justification, meaning any prosecution arising from the documents found in the search will likely be brought under one or more of these— a road map to a possible prosecution. On its face, it seems that if at least some of the documents found were marked classified, and Trump’s declassification argument is not accepted, then he will be pretty close to guilty. You can see an example of the hathotic glee at this prospect here.

[whyilovetexas111]

Again, why did the FBI go after Trump?

[pas]

Because he is there.

[AnglePark]

Again, why did the FBI go after Trump?

The FBI is doing Hillary a solid -- fixing the issue Democrats accuse the FBI of causing with their investigation/statement on the email server in the 2016 election. And the email server was the primary reason Trump kept saying she needs to be locked up, behind bars.

Now, if it's Trump vs. Hillary in 2024, the classified documents issue is essentially nullified. Neither candidate can use it against the other because both are "guilty."

[sport]

They have been going after him since 2016 or before. He is not the Establishment Republican.And is a threat to the Uni Party. Other than Margie Greene and Matt Getz all other Republicans in Congress have dual Party Affiliation: Republican and Democrat. That is why the Democrats are not concerned about Republicans other than Greene, Matt and President Trump holding Office. They know that they [Democrats] are still in charge,

[Bob434]

Katie lake ‘may be’ a solid firebrand too, remains to be seen. Right nkw she is sounding solid

[bray]

To steal his evidence against them spying on him during 2016.

[william clark]

Well, intent was the basis for both Trump impeachment farces, so the leftists running the show have experience setting up their targets in that regard.

[Missouri gal]

Before “intent” is an issue, there must be probable cause. There was no basis for the raid-none. With probable cause, you need a crime. Those capable of reading the Presidential Records Act can plainly see there is no crime. This is the most ginned up hoax since the phone call impeachment.

[Taxman]

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