Newsy Timeline: A Messy Week For Donald Trump

The transcript discusses an investigation into whether former President Trump illegally took classified records from the White House to Mar-a-Lago. Trump claims he followed routine procedures, but federal agents removed boxes of items from his home. The DOJ is investigating potential violations of federal laws, including espionage. Trump has faced legal challenges, including a court decision allowing access to his tax returns and invoking the Fifth Amendment in a deposition. The DOJ seeks to unseal the search warrant due to public interest, and concerns arise over nuclear documents. Trump claims the documents were declassified, but no evidence is provided.

What was the main focus of the investigation involving the former president?

• Tax evasion

• Election interference

• Classified records taken to Mar-a-lago

• Illegal immigration

How did Trump respond to the search of his private home?

• He praised the federal agents

• He claimed it was a routine process

• He called it unnecessary and inappropriate

• He ignored the event

What legal action did a federal appeals court take regarding Trump's tax returns?

• Sealed the tax returns

• Denied the request for tax returns

• Approved a request to obtain tax returns

• Delayed the decision

What was the DOJ's reason for requesting to unseal the search warrant?

• To prevent media leaks

• To comply with Trump's request

• To expedite the investigation

• Due to substantial public interest

What type of documents was the FBI reportedly searching for at Mar-a-lago?

• Election campaign materials

• Personal correspondence

• Nuclear weapons-related documents

• Financial records

What did the unsealed documents reveal about the items removed from Trump's property?

• They were unrelated to the investigation

• They were returned immediately

• They were all personal items

• They included eleven sets of classified information

What claim did Trump make about the classified documents found at Mar-a-lago?

• They were never at Mar-a-lago

• They were declassified before leaving the White House

• They were planted by investigators

• They were irrelevant to national security