Judge Plans To Appoint Special Master In Trump Records Case

A judge has appointed a special master to review records taken from Donald Trump's Florida estate, asking the Justice Department for more details on classified records and potential executive privilege. This appointment may slow the investigation but not change its direction. Meanwhile, U.S. intelligence will assess national security risks from Trump's possession of top-secret documents, with the evaluation led by Avril Haynes, ensuring it doesn't interfere with the DOJ's investigation.

What role does the special master play in the investigation of records taken from Trump's estate?

• To halt the investigation

• To prosecute those involved

• To review the records and provide recommendations

• To expedite the investigation process

What specific information did Judge Eileen Cannon request from the Justice Department?

• Details about Trump's financial records

• Evidence of Trump's involvement in other cases

• Information on the classified records removed from Mar-a-Lago

• A list of all visitors to Mar-a-Lago

What is the primary concern of U.S. intelligence officials regarding the documents at Mar-a-Lago?

• The potential financial impact

• The national security risks

• The public's reaction

• The media coverage

Who is leading the assessment of the potential risk to national security?

• The Department of Justice

• The President

• The director of National Intelligence, Avril Haynes

• The FBI

How will the evaluation of national security risks be conducted to avoid interference?

• By delaying the evaluation

• By ensuring it does not interfere with the DOJ's investigation

• By conducting it in secret

• By involving multiple agencies