Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said the case against former President Donald Trump is “even stronger” after new charges were brought regarding the former president's alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Along with Trump, two employees face new charges from the superseding indictment. It added additional charges for Trump aide Walt Nauta and added Carlos De Oliveira, a Mar-a-Lago maintenance employee, to the case. Schiff took to social media to give a breakdown of the situation and tout the newfound strength of the case.
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ICYMI — Tonight new charges were filed against Donald Trump in the stolen documents case.
— Adam Schiff (@AdamSchiff) July 28, 2023
Let’s break it down. pic.twitter.com/gL6We9Iu1s
“And now we're learning that the president tried to enlist the help of individuals, including De Oliveira, to destroy some of that security camera footage,” Schiff said, breaking down the latest case updates. “There are text messages; there are conversations in this new indictment.”
“It just shows how much additional evidence the special counsel has, how strong, indeed even stronger, the case against Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago turns out to be,” the California Democrat added.
Trump apparently asked for Mar-a-Lago security footage to be deleted. After getting a subpoena to produce it, no less.
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) July 28, 2023
The case against him for illegally retaining classified information and for obstruction just got stronger.
A lot stronger. https://t.co/yiKSbyRq1h
Schiff, who is currently running to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in 2024, was the lead prosecutor in Trump's first impeachment trial and has since been a staunch critic of the former president and his allies.
The GOP-led House censured Schiff last month over his role investigating Russian collusion in the 2016 election with Trump, citing the California Democrat's efforts to advance false claims.
The measure censures Schiff for "falsehoods, misrepresentations and abuses of sensitive information." Schiff responded to the resolution by saying he'll wear the "partisan vote as a badge of honor."
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Trump faced 37 federal charges related to mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate after leaving the White House. Trump now faces three new felony charges brought on Thursday: two obstruction of justice charges related to the alleged attempt to delete the security camera video in Mar-a-Lago and one count under the Espionage Act for sharing "war plans" with people who lacked security clearance to view the documents.
The twice-indicted, twice-impeached ex-president now has *NEW* charges filed against him: the alteration, destruction, and concealment of records.
— Adam Schiff (@AdamSchiff) July 27, 2023
Trump allegedly attempted to have surveillance footage at Mar-a-Lago deleted.
The charges – and evidence – grow every day.
"The charges – and evidence – grow every day," Schiff wrote.