Trump denies Australian billionaire’s claim of divulging critical secrets.
Trump Denies Sharing State Secrets with Australian Billionaire
Former President Donald Trump vehemently denied claims made by Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt that he shared sensitive state secrets in a new chapter to the federal cases the 2024 GOP front-runner faces.
“The failing New York Times story, leaked by Deranged Jack Smith and the Biden ‘Political Opponent Abuser’ DOJ, about a red haired weirdo from Australia, named Anthony Pratt, is Fake News,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I never spoke to him about Submarines, but I did speak to him about creating jobs in Ohio and Pennsylvania…”
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Pratt has faced questioning by special counsel Jack Smith in one of two federal investigations against the former president. Smith has charged Trump with allegedly taking classified documents with him from the White House after leaving office and obstructing efforts to retrieve them.
Trump allegedly told the Australian businessman in late 2019 that he bombed Iraq before the strike became public knowledge, as well as described, post-presidency two years later, a number of nuclear warheads that U.S. submarines move around with and how close they can supposedly get to a Russian submarine without detection, sources told ABC News earlier this month.
In Pratt’s interviews with Smith, he allegedly divulged the submarine discussion they had, a conversation that Trump denies ever happened. And another witness told prosecutors that Pratt spent $1 million for tickets to a Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve gala and volunteered to pay the club a sizable markup for the tickets that actually run about $50,000 per entry, two people familiar with the matter told the New York Times.
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Trump’s gag order was put on hold late last week while a Washington judge weighs his appeal. With Sunday night’s attack on Smith and Pratt, the decision seemed to lighten the president’s apprehension of making statements publicly targeting prosecutors, court staff, and their families or posting about witnesses and their testimony.
The government has charged Trump with seven counts, including retaining national defense secrets in violation of the Espionage Act, and the latest revelation of his purported discussions with Pratt showcases the possible conversations Trump had regarding U.S. national security.
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Investing in American manufacturing. Anthony is a great guy who loves America!”
This latest development comes as a new twist in the ongoing legal battles faced by Donald Trump. The former president has been the subject of numerous investigations and lawsuits since leaving office, including tax fraud allegations and accusations of inciting the January 6th Capitol insurrection. While these allegations have dominated headlines and public discourse, the claim made by Anthony Pratt adds another layer of complexity to Trump’s legal woes.
Anthony Pratt, an Australian billionaire and Chairman of Visy Industries, alleged in an interview with The New York Times that Donald Trump shared sensitive state secrets with him. According to Pratt, during a conversation at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in early 2023, the former president revealed classified information regarding submarine technology and military strategies.
However, Donald Trump fiercely denies these allegations, dismissing them as “Fake News.” In his response on the newly launched social media platform, Truth Social, Trump not only dismisses the claims made by Pratt but also attacks the credibility of the New York Times and accuses them of being biased against him. He further suggests that the story was leaked by individuals within the Department of Justice who are politically motivated against him.
This controversy has sparked a heated debate among political commentators and legal experts. Some argue that the claims made by Pratt, if proven true, could potentially be a serious breach of national security and raise questions about Trump’s suitability for public office. On the other hand, Trump’s staunch supporters argue that these allegations are part of a broader campaign to undermine the former president’s reputation and credibility.
As the legal battles continue, it remains to be seen how this latest allegation will impact Donald Trump’s political future. With talk of his potential candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, any damaging revelations regarding his conduct could have severe consequences for his political ambitions. Public opinion surrounding these allegations will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the future trajectory of Trump’s career.
Additionally, this controversy highlights the broader issue of transparency and accountability within political leadership. The allegations made by Anthony Pratt raise concerns about the handling of classified information and the potential for abuse of power. It is crucial for any political leader to maintain trust and uphold their duty to protect national security interests. The claims made by Pratt underscore the importance of thorough investigations and due process to establish the facts surrounding these allegations.
Ultimately, the truth behind the claims made by Anthony Pratt remains to be seen. While Trump vehemently denies ever discussing sensitive state secrets with the Australian billionaire, the legal battles surrounding his presidency and post-presidential activities continue to unfold. As investigations and lawsuits progress, the world watches closely in anticipation of their outcomes, which will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for American politics and the legacy of the 45th President of the United States.
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