Former President Donald Trump is facing charges under the Espionage Act, a 1917 law that outlines the type of sensitive government information that is illegal to disclose. Despite the name of the act, Trump has not been charged with spying for a foreign government. Instead, the charges relate to the alleged mishandling of government records related to national defense.
Trump has denied breaking the law, arguing that he declassified the records in question and that his broad presidential powers gave him the authority to do so. However, the prosecution under the Espionage Act is expected to be complex due to the nature of the charges and the legal intricacies involved. The implications of these charges could be significant, and the case is being closely watched by legal experts and the public alike.