Trump lawyers acknowledge Mar-a-Lago probe could lead to indictment
Washington PostMAR 21 2022
Trump's lawyers requested a 'special master review' and suggested Dearie for this role, but it's apparent that Dearie isn't going to be as favorable to Trump's cause as Cannon. The review might still be advantageous for Trump, but with Dearie on the case, there's some hope the former president will be held accountable.
A potential criminal trial on the rightful return of Trump's personal property would be the right place to explain the declassification of the documents, not the special master review. Explaining these claims to the special master would compromise the Trump legal team's arguments and isn't required by the District Court's order.