Donald Trump urged a federal judge on Monday to prevent the Justice Department from reviewing records seized during the search of Mar-a-Lago, arguing in a new lawsuit that the court should appoint a special master to protect the integrity of privileged documents.
In a court filing, Trump's lawyers demanded that the Justice Department provide a more detailed inventory of items the FBI removed from Mar-a-Lago during an August 8 search.
The FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago was described in Trump's lawsuit as "unprecedented and unnecessary" by his lawyers. According to the lawsuit, the search was politically-motivated and that Trump was the clear front-runner in the Republican presidential primary and the general election.
The administration of justice can't be impacted by politics.
According to the lawsuit, the Justice Department told Trump's lawyers that some of the records taken from the former president's Palm Beach estate were potentially privileged. The Justice Department was asked by Trump's legal team to stop reviewing records until a special master is hired.
"This step, which the Government itself has requested in cases involving the seizure of privileged and/or potentially privileged materials, is needed to preserve the sanctity of executive communications and other privileged materials," Trump's lawyers argued.
The story is evolving. Don't forget to check back for the latest news.
All Rights Reserved © 2024
