 Trump Rejects Settlement Proposal in Classified Records Investigation

Former President Donald Trump rejected a proposal to negotiate a settlement and avoid charges in the investigation into his handling of classified records.

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Trump and his associates favored a confrontational approach rather than cooperating with government officials.

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Trump was charged with 37 criminal counts related to his handling of classified materials. – He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

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One of his lawyers, Christopher Kise, suggested a settlement but never approached investigators about it.

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Trump denies any wrongdoing, claiming compliance with the Presidential Records Act.

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The incident highlights a pattern of Trump's resistance to cooperating with investigators regarding classified documents.

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Trump is narrowing down his list of potential lawyers after the resignation of two attorneys.

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The news of the rejected settlement proposal comes as Trump narrows down his list of potential lawyers following the resignation of two of his attorneys

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