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Today in History: Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in Trump case

7/6/2025

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On July 6, 2023, Walt Nauta, Donald Trump's personal aide, pleaded not guilty to six charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice and making false statements. This case is part of the federal prosecution against Trump, who faces 40 felony counts related to the mishandling of classified documents after his presidency, marking a historic indictment of a former U.S. president.

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On July 6, 2023, Walt Nauta, Donald Trump's personal aide, pleaded not guilty to six charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice and making false statements. This case is part of the federal prosecution against Trump, who faces 40 felony counts related to the mishandling of classified documents after his presidency, marking a historic indictment of a former U.S. president.