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Former DOJ official questions release of Trump evidence

As Donald Trump’s election interference case continues to make its way through federal court, some legal analysts are questioning the Justice Department's handling of the case. A debate has focused on why the DOJ allowed a collection of evidence to be released so close to Election Day. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Jack Goldsmith, a Harvard law professor and former assistant attorney general.

Former DOJ official questions release of Trump evidence

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