What about Clinton's emails? How Trump's document controversy differs.
The debate over what is to be done with Donald Trump and his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents has landed in the zone where it was inevitably headed: whataboutism. Hillary Clinton escaped prosecution for using a private email server as secretary of state in 2016, the right argues, so why should Trump be indicted?
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In explaining his agency’s recommendation not to prosecute, Comey cited the lack of four elements that he said had been present “in some combination” in previous prosecutions involving removal or mishandling of classified information:
“Clearly intentional and willful mishandling of classified information.”
“Vast quantities of materials exposed in such a way as to support an inference of intentional misconduct.”
“Indications of disloyalty to the United States.”
“Efforts to obstruct justice.”
Comey concluded: “We do not see those things here.” Thus Clinton was not charged.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/08/30/clinton-emails-trump-documents-comparison/
However, Comey's timing was particularly ham handed.
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