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To the editor:
Donald Trump keeps asserting that he's being mistreated by Biden's administration, even going so far as comparing himself to an imprisoned and probably slain political foe of Vladimir Putin. The assertion Trump makes is that all of his current legal issues are political retribution, and nothing more. One of the things he calls a "witch hunt" is his treatment in the top-secret documents debacle concerning sensitive papers he secreted to Mar-a-Lago on his way out of office.
The response from the left is that it's not political. Any former president who stole and hid military secrets would and should be subject to the law. Trump's supporters take his side accusing any Democrat who wants to see Trump held to a legal standard of political hackery.
What we need is an impartial judge. So I asked an AI. Here's the entire exchange:
Me: Imagine a hypothetical United States president who's lost his bid for re-electing, and as he left office, he took home top-secret sensitive documents which enemies of the US would want to acquire for use against the US. Imagine that the national archive then requested the former president return the documents, but he refused and instead kept them in a bathroom at a resort in unsealed boxes. What should the attorney general of the current administration do about it?
AI: The situation described presents a significant national security concern. Here's what the attorney general of the current administration should consider doing:
Legal Action: The attorney general should pursue legal avenues to compel the former president to return the sensitive documents. This may involve obtaining a court order or subpoena to force compliance.
Negotiation and Diplomacy: Attempt to negotiate with the former president to return the documents voluntarily. This could involve offering assurances regarding the handling of the documents and their eventual disposition.
Public Pressure: If negotiations fail, the attorney general may choose to bring attention to the situation through public statements or press releases, highlighting the potential risks to national security posed by the former president's actions.
Security Measures: In the meantime, steps should be taken to ensure the security of the resort and the unsealed boxes containing the documents to prevent unauthorized access or tampering.
Coordination with Intelligence Agencies: Work closely with intelligence agencies to assess the potential threat posed by the disclosure of these documents and to develop strategies for mitigating any potential harm.
Legislative Action: Depending on the circumstances, the attorney general may work with Congress to enact legislation or amend existing laws to strengthen regulations regarding the handling of sensitive documents by former government officials.
Overall, the attorney general must prioritize national security and take swift and decisive action to address the situation and mitigate any potential risks to the United States and its interests.
•End of exchange•
Hmm, maybe next month I'll ask, "Should we re-elect a former president who admits to groping women, who stands credibly accused of raping a 13-year-old and who's been found civilly liable for having raped E. Jean Carroll?"
J. David Core
Toronto