Trump boasts about having non-declassified papers in bombshell recording: ‘I have a big pile’

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SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBE: £1 FOR 3 MONTHS June, 2023 View in browser Trump boasts about having non-declassified papers in bombshell recording: 'I have a big pile'   Gustaf Kilander Donald Trump made the stunning admission that he held onto "secret" military information that he hadn't declassified.   "As president, I could have declassified, but now I can't," Mr Trump said during the meeting in 2021 after he left office, according to a transcript obtained by CNN.   Read the full story here OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE > Follow our live blog for latest updates on Trump > Opinion: With federal indictment, Trump notches up another disgraceful first > Trump unleashes on 'woke military' and says America is 'going to hell' in bizarre rant Enjoying this newsletter? Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. We noticed that you might not be registered By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists REGISTER FOR FREE OTHER NEWSLETTERS YOU MIGHT LIKE Climate News Every Friday, 12pm (UK time) Written by Louise Boyle Join now The View from Westminster  Every weekday, 6pm (UK time) Written by John Rentoul Join now The Independent proudly partners with Refuge and the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Download the free Independent app Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.