Trump's Controversial Audio Recording Reveals Disregard for Classified Documents and Rule of Law

An audio recording obtained by ABC News reveals former President Donald Trump acknowledging that he held onto a sensitive military document after leaving office but can no longer declassify it because he is no longer president. The recording, made during a meeting at Trump's golf club in July 2021, has been confirmed as authentic. In the recording, Trump criticizes General Mark Milley and references the document, which he claims was compiled by Milley. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal counts related to his handling of classified materials and has denied all charges. Prosecutors argue that Trump's acknowledgement on the recording undermines his claim that he had declassified all the documents in his possession before leaving the White House.