ANALYSIS: How Strong Is the Case Against Trump?

Expert opinions and closer scrutiny of the indictment against former President Donald Trump points to questions about the strength of the case and the legitimacy of procedures around obtaining evidence, even as the charges are serious.
Trump stands accused of illegally hoarding classified documents at his Florida estate after leaving the White House in 2021 and then lying and scheming to thwart government efforts to get them back.
The 49-page federal indictment charges Trump with 37 felony counts, including violating the federal Espionage Act and other federal statutes for allegedly conspiring to obstruct justice, making false statements, and concealing documents.
Trump aide Walt Nauta was charged as a co-conspirator and faces six felony counts….}

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