Attorney General Merrick Garland promised he would follow the law and facts in his investigations. He kept his word, writes Jennifer Rubin in Opinions.
Smith’s indictment relays, in mind-numbing detail, alleged efforts by Trump to stash classified documents in nonsecure locations, including the Mar-a-Lago resort ballroom, his private residence and even a bathroom.
During his presidency, Trump was amply briefed on classification rules and made frequent comments vowing to enforce them. However, in departing the White House he directed boxes containing documents detailing U.S. secrets to be taken to with him. A giant shell game then commenced, according to the indictment, with Trump ordering boxes moved, suggesting documents be concealed and pushing for his lawyers to deceive the Justice Department. At Trump’s Bedminster, N.J.
Simply put, Trump’s indictment describes some of the most egregious conduct we have seen in cases involving the alleged mishandling of classified information by politicians. Trump’s defenders will claim a double standard, but the comparisons they will raise don’t hold water. Other prominent cases that were not pursued do not involve willful retention of documents, refusal to return them when requested, lying to authorities or other obstructive conduct.
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