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LeftInTX

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3. They should, but Trump fired people who insisted that he follow protocol

Reply to haele (Reply #2)

Tue Aug 16, 2022, 12:44 AM

Aug 2022

He would fire his National Security Advisor. He got top secret clearances for his friends and family.
I don't think he was intent on spying as much he just was full of bluster and he didn't trust the intelligence community. "I'm the boss. These are my documents". Of course the real classified stuff went over his head.

Most of the stuff that the president deals with IS classified. Much of it is mundane, such as safety protocols at an upcoming event. Who will be assigned to who. Where is the president supposed to stand, sit, who is he supposed to meet. Who should he not engage with conversation with. What are possible hazards at the event? All of this is classified. It isn't top secret, but it's classified.
Other classified: Agenda for a meeting in the Oval office

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So how does stuff get classified? And who does the classifying? [View all] Stinky The Clown Aug 2022 OP

Here's what I don't understand. I'm sure this has been discussed Abolishinist Aug 2022 #1

Classified documents are serialized. haele Aug 2022 #2

They should, but Trump fired people who insisted that he follow protocol LeftInTX Aug 2022 #3

Thanks to both you and LeftInTX for your insights. Abolishinist Aug 2022 #4