Congressional Oversight & Policy — 2026-03-26
Jack Smith Memo Reveals Trump Retained Documents Accessible to Six People; Classified Map Allegedly Shown on Flight
A previously unreleased special counsel memo obtained by Rep. Raskin reveals that among classified records taken to Mar-a-Lago, one document had been distributed to only six people in the government, while another set was relevant to Trump business interests. The memo, dating from January 2023, also describes an incident where Trump allegedly showed a classified map to others on a private flight to Bedminster, witnessed by now-Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Raskin characterized the evidence as damning, alleging Trump sold out U.S. security. The memo was released after Trump's DOJ provided records to the House Judiciary Committee on March 13.
Analysis
The six-person distribution restriction suggests the document was compartmented at a level typically reserved for covert action findings or presidential intelligence assessments. The business-interest connection to retained documents introduces a motive framework that extends beyond negligence into potential violations ofExecutive Order 13526 provisions on classification for personal benefit.
The six-person distribution restriction suggests the document was compartmented at a level typically reserved for covert action findings or presidential intelligence assessments. The business-interest connection to retained documents introduces a motive framework that extends beyond negligence into potential violations of