North Charlotte Today

Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement concerning the second indictment of Donald John Trump:

"When President Trump was indicted by the State of New York in March, I said Mr. Trump, like every other American, is entitled to due process. It is a core promise of our Constitution.

"I continued, 'This is a sad day for our country. Justice doesn’t celebrate, justice isn’t vengeful, and it doesn’t find joy in accountability.'

"Those words remain true with this week’s news of a second indictment against Donald Trump, this time for willful retention of national defense information. However, the seriousness and gravity of the crimes he is charged with in federal court are far beyond any crime the former president has been charged with before.

"As the indictment notes, 'the unauthorized disclosure of these classified documents could put at risk the national security of the United States, foreign relations, [and] the safety of the United States military.' Again, while Mr. Trump is entitled to due process and a vigorous defense, I can’t ignore that he is recorded on tape saying he didn’t declassify these documents.

"Donald John Trump is accused of revealing national security secrets that could put the men and women who serve our country in harm’s way. That is unacceptable, and a completely unnecessary breach of national security. I’m disappointed Mr. Trump would make such a mockery of the oath that we swore to protect and defend the Constitution, and disgusted that he would so carelessly take actions that could hurt the members of our armed forces. I hope all of my colleagues in Congress treat this indictment seriously, with the gravity it deserves. Again, this is a sad day for our country, and a crisis for our national security."

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