My prediction: The Biden Administration would very much like to continue these briefings, as it won't want to break from precedent & they are not that sensitive. But it ultimately will not do so bc of the MAL prosecution, for two distinct reasons.
My prediction: The Biden Administration would very much like to continue these briefings, as it won't want to break from precedent & they are not that sensitive. But it ultimately will not do so bc of the MAL prosecution, for two distinct reasons.
First, giving the briefings also sets a bad precedent. How can you deny clearances to rank & file employees for minor transgressions while treating Trump as if he's cleared after he absconded with 100s of classified docs, refused to give them back, & obstructed the investigation.
Second, giving Trump the briefings would give him fodder to use in the MAL case: "If I really did such a bad thing, why does the Biden Admin. still trust me?" This is more relevant to sentencing than guilt or innocence (if relevant at all), but it could resonate with Cannon.
Note that Smith's team almost certainly would NOT get involved in this question; they'd want to stay FAR away from it. But the ODNI & WH lawyers who will be consulted are not stupid, & I think they'll ultimately want to avoid doing anything that would interfere w the prosecution.
@secretsandlaws @hugolowell Why should we trust Biden? He willfully stole classified documents & told his autobiographer 7 years ago. This wasn't an isolated incident. Biden should be indicted but isn't because he is an elderly man with a poor memory. I actually find this scarier trusting him with intel.
@secretsandlaws @hugolowell I can’t believe this is even being contemplated. This guy will be disseminating this to our enemies for cash faster than you can say Diaper Don