Former U.S. President Donald Trump and two others face an upcoming criminal trial in Florida, with employees and contract workers at his Mar-a-Lago estate set to testify. They may offer insight into Trump’s handling of classified documents and security measures at the exclusive resort since he left office. The potential witnesses include a range of individuals, from Secret Service agents to low-level workers rarely noticed by Mar-a-Lago’s wealthy guests, presenting a comprehensive picture of the environment at the Trump family estate. The trial is currently scheduled to begin in May, well before the 2024 presidential election, though a federal judge is considering postponing it. The trial will showcase the free-wheeling environment presided over by Trump after his presidency and is expected to heavily focus on the lack of security at Mar-a-Lago, where a woodworker discovered papers he couldn’t identify. Prosecutors argue Trump mishandled 32 national security records, stored in boxes at Mar-a-Lago, and attempted to hide them from the government. Among the potential witnesses are long-time employees, such as a receptionist, the head of maintenance, and a personal aide to Trump. The investigations surrounding the trial have sparked controversy, as multiple sources have reported heavy-handed tactics by the Department of Justice and FBI. Meanwhile, the former president has expressed dissatisfaction with ex-employees, unaware of their continued employment at the club.
Trump’s Trial Documents Could Lead to Resort Workers Testifying, Sources Report
