Classified Documents & the FBI Search of Mar-a-Lago

On August 8th 2022, FBI agents entered the Mar-a-Lago residence of former President Trump in search of classified documents, allegedly taken from the White House. According to the search warrant, the FBI removed 11 sets of classified documents, including some documents that were marked as top secret and meant to be only available in special government facilities. So what does this mean for the former President? On this episode, host Craig Williams joins guest, Jason R. Baron, Professor of the Practice at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies, to discuss the FBI’s recent search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Craig and Jason take a look at the Presidential Records Act, the role of the National Archives and Records Administration, and the penalty for the mishandling of these White House records. Mentioned in this episode: Search and Seizure Warrant