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applegrove

(118,659 posts)
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:10 PM Aug 2022

Trump Wants FBI to Return Documents

Trump Wants FBI to Return Documents

August 14, 2022 at 2:48 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 15 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2022/08/14/trump-wants-fbi-to-return-documents/

"SNIP......

Former President Trump called on the FBI to return the documents seized from his estate in Mar-a-Lago, claiming some of them to be privileged, attorney-client material, The Hill reports.

There is no indication that agents seized any non-governmental documents.

Daniel Dale: “Responding to FBI search, Trump and allies return to his familiar strategy: flood the zone with nonsense.”

.......SNIP"

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Trump Wants FBI to Return Documents (Original Post) applegrove Aug 2022 OP
Link? sakabatou Aug 2022 #1
I am using my cell phone so it takes a few minutes to get the final op up. N/T applegrove Aug 2022 #3
Ah. sakabatou Aug 2022 #25
This bowl of pasta FarPoint Aug 2022 #2
Oh please . ... Lovie777 Aug 2022 #4
LOCK HIM UP! Brainfodder Aug 2022 #5
How does it feel to WANT, Orange boy? TigressDem Aug 2022 #6
And I want Trump in jail. Everybody wants something. Vinca Aug 2022 #7
K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2022 #9
He better get used to wanting ice water. tavernier Aug 2022 #60
if a box is returned, let the attorney or TFG assert the Tetrachloride Aug 2022 #8
Wow, The Arrogance! Beetwasher. Aug 2022 #10
It gives his flying monkeys.... SergeStorms Aug 2022 #46
I plan to FOIA them tishaLA Aug 2022 #11
You might be able to build your own! COL Mustard Aug 2022 #14
"payroll information of covert agents whether foreign or domestic." orangecrush Aug 2022 #74
Go on... tanyev Aug 2022 #12
Awww rats MuseRider Aug 2022 #22
His claim of executive privilege is a confession. RockRaven Aug 2022 #13
No. roamer65 Aug 2022 #15
Of course, how else will he get Trump Tower Moscow. aeromanKC Aug 2022 #16
Can I get a go fuck yourself? Aviation Pro Aug 2022 #17
Here's one of my favorites FakeNoose Aug 2022 #19
You're the "former guy" now, Orange-Glo... The Unmitigated Gall Aug 2022 #18
So sue us. C_U_L8R Aug 2022 #20
Shut the fuck up malaise Aug 2022 #21
In the spirit of bothsiderism, Biden wants dweller Aug 2022 #23
That was great! ShazzieB Aug 2022 #53
Look at all the Covid sweat on Pendejo45's face! n/t aggiesal Aug 2022 #65
They took the ketchup. twodogsbarking Aug 2022 #24
They don't belong to you asshole YoshidaYui Aug 2022 #26
Wait, what? EnergizedLib Aug 2022 #27
He wants them to return the documents they planted malaise Aug 2022 #36
He will use this to DELAY A TRIAL in the future Captain Zero Aug 2022 #48
Just like Bone Spurs EnergizedLib Aug 2022 #49
People in hell want ice water... kentuck Aug 2022 #28
Toddler (Trump) Rules.. agingdem Aug 2022 #29
+1 BeerBarrelPolka Aug 2022 #31
9. iF I have to go to prison YoshidaYui Aug 2022 #61
Sounds good, you can review them when in Federal prison!!! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2022 #30
There are federal docs he can have when he is in federal prison LiberalFighter Aug 2022 #43
All he wants, I bet he'll like them even better!!! Line his cell with them! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2022 #58
Juicy. Baitball Blogger Aug 2022 #32
His intent, of course, is to feed the Reichwing narrative Orrex Aug 2022 #33
Some nerve this crook has. Wants docs back he had... brush Aug 2022 #34
I guess he needs them back, because he's already sold them and they need to be delivered 70sEraVet Aug 2022 #35
Roy Cohn trained him well Zambero Aug 2022 #37
this is called "setting up for years of appeals" Takket Aug 2022 #38
FBI needs to tell trump to fuck off Handler Aug 2022 #39
Keep talking, Crimie Donnie. Justice matters. Aug 2022 #40
I was sure this was going to be The Onion! BluesRunTheGame Aug 2022 #41
That is because yesterday James48 Aug 2022 #42
next up: Trump wants 4 hots and a cot JuJuChen Aug 2022 #44
Trump this, Trump that, Trump, Trump, Trump... littlemissmartypants Aug 2022 #45
Please use the x icon. Justice matters. Aug 2022 #50
I don't understand. littlemissmartypants Aug 2022 #52
Each Original Post in all Forums have an 'x' icon next to its Headline. Justice matters. Aug 2022 #54
Thanks, JM. Unfortunately, I had to change my account settings to find that. littlemissmartypants Aug 2022 #57
Obviously DENVERPOPS Aug 2022 #47
Meaning he can't monetize them anymore if he doesn't t have them kimbutgar Aug 2022 #51
If his attorneys participated in illegally retaining the docs, is there attorney-client privilege? CaptainTruth Aug 2022 #55
"if it's covered by executive privilege, Trump doesn't own it" CaptainTruth Aug 2022 #56
Doubtful that Rebl2 Aug 2022 #59
The ones he said he didn't have? Emile Aug 2022 #62
People in hell want cold water too! ... aggiesal Aug 2022 #63
My guess is he is uncertain about what was taken. Sneederbunk Aug 2022 #64
If Trump mouthed off in the woods but no reporter reported his grunts and howls Mr. Ected Aug 2022 #66
THAT gave me my biggest laugh of the day Ferrets are Cool Aug 2022 #67
ah, no... myohmy2 Aug 2022 #68
Just send him fake ones. GreenWave Aug 2022 #69
Even if Trump could assert executive privilege, and it is legally questionable that he can ... Jarqui Aug 2022 #70
This is a sad request by TFG LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #71
I was surprised that the FBI didn't conduct simultaneous raids ... JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2022 #72
Excellent point orangecrush Aug 2022 #75
Hey Donald Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2022 #73

Brainfodder

(6,423 posts)
5. LOCK HIM UP!
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:14 PM
Aug 2022

The jackassery just can't end with this one?

It's like he never heard of files and laser printers?

TigressDem

(5,125 posts)
6. How does it feel to WANT, Orange boy?
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:14 PM
Aug 2022

The warrant receipt lists what was taken.

JUST because you told your attorneys you planned to commit a crime, doesn't make evidence of the crime inadmissible.

Tetrachloride

(7,843 posts)
8. if a box is returned, let the attorney or TFG assert the
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:15 PM
Aug 2022

attorney client privilege.

then ask what’s in the other boxes.

Beetwasher.

(2,977 posts)
10. Wow, The Arrogance!
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:16 PM
Aug 2022

Holy cow, every time he continues to come up with shit that I just can’t believe, it’s amazing. I’ve never seen or believe someone could be this entitled and stupid!

SergeStorms

(19,201 posts)
46. It gives his flying monkeys....
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:06 PM
Aug 2022

something else to demand and fling poo about today. It's Trump's outrageous request of the day.

tishaLA

(14,176 posts)
11. I plan to FOIA them
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:17 PM
Aug 2022

they're declassified apparently, so I look forward to getting unredacted copies of whatever they took and I plan to specify that I want only documents relating to nuclear weapons and the identities, contact information, and payroll information of covert agents whether foreign or domestic.

orangecrush

(19,555 posts)
74. "payroll information of covert agents whether foreign or domestic."
Mon Aug 15, 2022, 12:45 PM
Aug 2022


You just made my stomach flip.

My God, the damage he has done..

MuseRider

(34,109 posts)
22. Awww rats
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:29 PM
Aug 2022

I was going to look for that!

This has to be one of the funniest things I have heard. I may have to eat those words if they do it and the way things always go for him that just might happen but maybe, just maybe he has burned everyone out so much that they will react like that clip.

That he even had the guts to ask for that lets everyone know that even now he knows nothing about what his job was and what their job is.

RockRaven

(14,967 posts)
13. His claim of executive privilege is a confession.
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:19 PM
Aug 2022

I know these docs aren't in fact executive privileged because that's not how executive privilege works, but the very fact that he claims they are is a confession that he was not legally allowed to possess them.

Even if executive privilege worked this way -- which I repeat I know it does not -- the only way those docs could be executive privileged in any circumstance would be if they were docs from his presidency. But docs from his presidency belong with the National Archives and he isn't allowed to have them.

He's loudly proclaiming that he was breaking a law, while not gaining the shield he thinks he is.

EnergizedLib

(1,895 posts)
27. Wait, what?
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:34 PM
Aug 2022

This creature, wants the FBI, to return documents to him, even though there no evidence they took non-government docs?

And this isn’t The Onion?

https://m.

Captain Zero

(6,805 posts)
48. He will use this to DELAY A TRIAL in the future
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:09 PM
Aug 2022

Claiming they took some of his lawyers prep papers. Watch him.

EnergizedLib

(1,895 posts)
49. Just like Bone Spurs
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:12 PM
Aug 2022

Using that excuse to avoid Vietnam.

Of course, there will be no proof they took anything that wasn’t government-related, but the cries on their side will be loud.

agingdem

(7,849 posts)
29. Toddler (Trump) Rules..
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:37 PM
Aug 2022

1. If I want it, it's mine

2. If it's in my hand, it's mine

3. If I can take it away from you, it's mine

4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine

5. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours

6. If it looks like mine, it's mine

7. If I think it's mine, it's mine

8. Once it's mine, it will never be yours

Orrex

(63,212 posts)
33. His intent, of course, is to feed the Reichwing narrative
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:45 PM
Aug 2022

"It was a fishing expedition!"
"They're out to get me!"
"Illegal raid!"
"I'm the real victim!"

And so on.

Obviously it's bullshit, and obviously his KKKultists will suck it down and regurgitate it everywhere.

brush

(53,778 posts)
34. Some nerve this crook has. Wants docs back he had...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:46 PM
Aug 2022

Last edited Sun Aug 14, 2022, 06:46 PM - Edit history (1)

to commit a crime to smuggle them to Florida. Now watch the megats and winger media start demanding the same thing.

70sEraVet

(3,501 posts)
35. I guess he needs them back, because he's already sold them and they need to be delivered
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:47 PM
Aug 2022

to their new owners.

Zambero

(8,964 posts)
37. Roy Cohn trained him well
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:52 PM
Aug 2022

When confronted with your criminal acts, lash back with unbridled fury. As for the FBI return, I certainly hope they do so soon, only with handcuffs.

Takket

(21,568 posts)
38. this is called "setting up for years of appeals"
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:53 PM
Aug 2022

it is a stalling tactic. he'll take privilege to court with endless appeals and buy himself years of freedom.

James48

(4,436 posts)
42. That is because yesterday
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 03:59 PM
Aug 2022

One of the news sources said he hadn’t asked for them back, and that showed his guilt.

littlemissmartypants

(22,656 posts)
45. Trump this, Trump that, Trump, Trump, Trump...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:04 PM
Aug 2022

Who gives a flying fack about him? It's time to stop signal boosting his UNMITIGATED NONSENSE. I was getting so used to the good old DU now it's becoming the Trump Underground again. The more I trash the word, the worse it gets. Can we please give him his own designated group so I can trash it and be done? Good grief, Charlie Brown.



Justice matters.

(6,929 posts)
54. Each Original Post in all Forums have an 'x' icon next to its Headline.
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:33 PM
Aug 2022
https://ibb.co/8c1y8mL

The 'x' icon allows DUers to just make the corresponding OP disappear from their screen.

littlemissmartypants

(22,656 posts)
57. Thanks, JM. Unfortunately, I had to change my account settings to find that.
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 05:01 PM
Aug 2022

Because I mostly post from my tablet I can barely read the posts when I switch to Classic where the x marks become visible. But thanks for sharing this. ❤️

DENVERPOPS

(8,820 posts)
47. Obviously
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:06 PM
Aug 2022

Trump's attorney's can't Dazzle Them With Brilliance, so they try to Baffle Them With Bullshit........

CaptainTruth

(6,591 posts)
55. If his attorneys participated in illegally retaining the docs, is there attorney-client privilege?
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:41 PM
Aug 2022

My understanding is that when an attorney participates in a crime with a client, that eliminates attorney-client privilege.

I'm not an expert, so I could be wrong.

CaptainTruth

(6,591 posts)
56. "if it's covered by executive privilege, Trump doesn't own it"
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 04:49 PM
Aug 2022

From attorney Mike Dunford on Twitter:

Thing is, if it's covered by executive privilege, Trump doesn't own it. It is by definition a presidential record. So Trump's statement here is effectively a confession.

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aggiesal

(8,914 posts)
63. People in hell want cold water too! ...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 05:24 PM
Aug 2022

Is this the first time someone has told him NO?

What a sniveling baby.

myohmy2

(3,163 posts)
68. ah, no...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 05:37 PM
Aug 2022

...those are our documents, not his...

...trump can go to hell, which he most likely will...

...

GreenWave

(6,754 posts)
69. Just send him fake ones.
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 05:39 PM
Aug 2022

Imagine what the Saudis will do to him when they get the wrong top secrets or Putin.

Problem solved.

Jarqui

(10,125 posts)
70. Even if Trump could assert executive privilege, and it is legally questionable that he can ...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 05:41 PM
Aug 2022

Executive privilege is not for the benefit of an individual.
It is for the benefit of the Republic.
In other words, it is a governmental privilege not a personal privilege.

So what advantage is it to the Republic that Trump gets to keep these government documents out of the possession of the government? Rhetorical question.

The DoJ & its Attorney General, FBI & its Director and National Security Division and its Chief of the Counterintelligence = the government
want these documents back.
And a Grand Jury and a judge agreed with them
The resulting search warrant delivered what they said would be there with the alleged assistance of an informant.

Joe Biden decides executive privilege claims as he did in the Jan 6th efforts to get documents.
Trump has little to no say.
More BS smoke

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,340 posts)
72. I was surprised that the FBI didn't conduct simultaneous raids ...
Sun Aug 14, 2022, 06:09 PM
Aug 2022

... on the New Jersey golf club, and his Trump Tower apartment. He's probably got documents everywhere.

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