The Business Press – June 27, 2023 at 11:40AM
CNN has released an audio recording of a 2021 meeting in which former President Donald Trump discussed the contents of secret documents. The authenticity of the recording has not been independently verified, according to Bloomberg.
In the recording, Trump appears to refer to a document relating to a possible military action against Iran. Prosecutors in a federal indictment against Trump earlier this month alleged that he had been recorded discussing a military ‘plan of attack’ document that was highly classified and secret. The indictment accused Trump of sharing the document with attendees who did not have the required security clearance.
Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for Trump, claimed that the audio tape provides context proving that Trump did nothing wrong. However, the media and Trump critics were quick to fall for another hoax, according to Cheung.
The release of this audio recording highlights the ongoing debate around transparency and national security. It is important to ensure that classified information is not mishandled, especially by those who do not have the proper security clearance.
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