Trump Turns to Supreme Court in Documents Fight

Trump Turns to Supreme Court in Documents Fight

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The video discusses the legal battle involving former President Trump and his lawyers, who are challenging the government's handling of classified documents taken from Trump's Florida home. They argue for the appointment of a special master to review the documents, claiming the search was improperly conducted. The Justice Department opposes this, marking a significant legal confrontation not seen since the Nixon era. The situation has political ramifications, with Trump suggesting the actions are intended to hinder his 2024 presidential run. The video also touches on Trump's lawsuit against CNN for defamation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main legal action that Trump's lawyers are seeking from the highest court?

To allow Trump to run for president in 2024

To sue the Justice Department for defamation

To appoint a special master to review classified documents

To dismiss all charges against Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's position regarding the documents taken from Trump's home?

They were taken with Trump's consent

They were illegally taken and Trump obstructed efforts to retrieve them

They were legally taken and properly declassified

They were irrelevant to the investigation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Trump justify his claims about the documents?

He argues they were planted by the government

He claims they were declassified and not illegally taken

He states they were never in his possession

He believes they are unrelated to the investigation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the political arguments Trump has made regarding the legal actions against him?

They are a distraction from his campaign

They are a strategy to prevent him from running in 2024

They are meant to boost his popularity

They are irrelevant to his political career

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal action did Trump take against CNN?

He accused them of hacking his social media accounts

He sued them for defamation

He requested an interview to clear his name

He asked them to support his 2024 campaign