Trump and Personal Aide Enter Not Guilty Pleas in New Charges as US Documents Supersede Indictment

Former President Donald Trump and Aide Plead Not Guilty to New Charges

Former President Donald Trump and his personal aide, Walt Nauta, have pleaded not guilty to new federal charges. The charges were brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith in a classified documents superseding the indictment. Trump, who already faced over 40 charges, now faces one additional count of willful retention of national defense information and two additional obstruction counts. Trump entered his plea deal through his attorneys and waived his right to make an in-person appearance in court.

Security Director Charged with Obstruction of Justice

Former President Donald Trump's security director, Stuart Nauta, has been charged with obstruction of justice and making false statements. The charges relate to an incident where Nauta allegedly attempted to delete surveillance footage at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort after investigators issued a subpoena for the materials. Nauta, who already faced four charges, pleaded not guilty to the new charges in a Florida court.

Former Navy Member Indicted for Fraud Scheme

A former member of the United States Navy, Nauta, who worked as a valet in the White House during Trump's presidency, has been indicted for his alleged involvement in a fraud scheme. He later became Trump's executive assistant and served as his personal aide. Another individual, Carlos De Oliveira, who manages Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort property, also appeared in court but did not enter a plea as he has not yet secured legal counsel licensed to practice in Florida.

Co-Defendant Accused of Assisting in Concealment

De Oliveira has been implicated in a case involving the concealment of security camera footage and the movement of classified material at Trump's Mar-a-Lago property. He has been named a co-defendant and is accused of assisting Nauta in these activities after the Department of Justice issued a subpoena for the materials.

Arraignment and Trial Date Set

Three defendants appeared in court for their arraignment in the Fort Pierce federal courthouse. The trial is set to take place in May 2024. The defendants are accused of storing classified information related to defense and weapons capabilities of the US and foreign countries, US nuclear programs, vulnerabilities to military attack, and plans for retaliation in case of a foreign attack.

Accusations of Possessing Classified Documents

According to reports, the former president is accused of possessing classified documents from various government agencies, including the CIA, Department of Defense, NSA, NGA, NRO, Department of Energy, and Department of State.

Allegations of Storing Classified Information in Various Locations

Former President Donald Trump has been accused by prosecutors of storing classified information in various locations at his Mar-a-Lago compound in Florida, including a bathroom, shower, and ballroom. The indictment also claims that Trump shared classified information with individuals who were not authorized to access it at his golf resort in Bedminster, New Jersey.