An audio recording of former US president Donald Trump discussing holding secret documents has been leaked to CNN. This could form part of the ongoing investigation into Trump’s alleged misuse of classified documents. He has been charged with 37 violations of the US Espionage Act, and pleaded not guilty.
The Espionage Act of 1917 could have a better name. Those who violate it are not necessarily spying on the US or selling its secrets to a foreign adversary. Simply mishandling secret information could be a violation if done wilfully, or if that mistake was covered up.
