[FormerFRLurker]

The difference is that when your neighbor takes your shovel you are the only injured party, so it's up to you to decide whether or not to press charges. In the case of improperly taking classified documents America's interests as a whole are harmed, not just one man. Similarly, all murders are prosecuted even if the murder victim's family decided for some reason not to press charges. Because murder is considered a crime not just against the victim but against public order in general.

Also, there is a formal process for the POTUS to declassify involving at least an executive order. If Trump declassified the documents, all he has to do is call their bluff and produce the EOs. If he didn't, well, then he has some explaining to do.
https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2022/10/fact-check-presidential-authority/

[enumerated]

“In the case of improperly taking classified documents America’s interests as a whole are harmed, not just one man.”

In theory, that makes sense. But then you would have to prove a few things. You would have to prove America’s interests were harmed. Did Trump sell strategic info to the enemy? No. You would have to prove equal justice under the law. Was Trump’s taking and treatment of classified documents so much more harmful than what every past POTUS, VP, SoS did - as to justify prosecuting him and letting all of them slide? No.

“Also, there is a formal process for the POTUS to declassify involving at least an executive order.”

I don’t think so. Can you back that up?

Look, we all know this is just another bullshit witch hunt. Even if the kangaroo court finds against him - it’s still bullshit - do you not agree?