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John E. Jones III: I think that she's way off base. I think what's happened is the defense in its argument is turning the Presidential…

On the recordApril 2, 2024
I think that she's way off base. I think what's happened is the defense in its argument is turning the Presidential Records Act on its head, and she seems to have bought that.

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John E. Jones III critiques Judge Aileen Cannon's interpretation of the Presidential Records Act in relation to Trump's case.

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