Trump’s Defense Against Espionage Act Charges Likely to Focus on Intent: Former Federal Prosecutor

Special counsel Jack Smith unveiled a federal criminal case against former President Donald Trump, charging him with 38 counts—31 under the Espionage Act. NTD spoke with Will Scharf, former federal prosecutor, and Missouri Attorney General Candidate, who said that Trump’s defense will likely refer to the Presidential Records Act and focus on the former president’s state of mind and his intent.