Title: Trump Accused of Sharing Classified US Nuclear Submarine Information with Australian Businessman
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Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly disclosed classified information regarding US nuclear submarines to billionaire Australian businessman Anthony Pratt, shortly after leaving office. Multiple sources, including The New York Times and ABC News, have confirmed the alleged disclosure, raising concerns about potential endangerment of the US nuclear fleet.
The meeting between Trump and Pratt took place at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private members club in Florida. The New York Times, citing anonymous sources, indicates that Pratt subsequently shared these sensitive details with numerous individuals, including foreign officials, employees, and journalists.
The revelations have triggered federal prosecutors’ interest, with Pratt having been interviewed twice as part of an ongoing investigation into Trump’s handling of classified material at Mar-a-Lago post-presidency. Prosecutors may now call Pratt to testify against Trump in his upcoming trial for possessing classified documents. The trial is scheduled to begin in May next year in Florida.
According to ABC News, Pratt initially suggested to Trump during their meeting in April 2021 that Australia should consider procuring submarines from the US. In response, Trump purportedly divulged specific information about the capabilities of US nuclear submarines.
The New York Times reveals that Trump disclosed at least two crucial pieces of information regarding the tactical capacities of US submarines. This includes details about the number of nuclear warheads carried by the vessels and the proximity they can approach Russian submarines without detection.
Trump has not yet responded to these allegations.
It is important to note that this disclosure surfaces amidst Trump’s legal battles in various cases. He faces indictments related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election result in both federal and Georgia courts. Additionally, he is under scrutiny in New York over hush money payments made to an adult entertainment actress prior to the 2016 election. Currently, Trump is on trial in New York, accused of inflating the value of his assets to secure favorable terms from banks and insurance companies.
As the investigation unfolds and with public interest intensifying, the implications of Trump’s alleged disclosure of classified information continue to reverberate both in the political sphere and the national security landscape.