Former federal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York, Donya Perry, is representing Michael Cohen in the criminal case against Donald Trump in New York. The argument before Judge Cannon today revolves around Trump's claim that he can keep any documents he wants based on merit. This argument is not new, as Trump has previously argued immunity from prosecution as a former president.
Trump has designated certain documents as personal, claiming they are immune from judicial review. The special counsel strongly opposes this, stating that the former president cannot unilaterally decide the nature of sensitive national security documents. The debate also includes whether these documents should fall under the Presidential Records Act or be assessed under an executive order and the Espionage Act.
