Exclusive new interview with a key witness in the Trump classified documents case known only as Trump Employee 5 has shed light on crucial moments in the investigation. Brian Butler, a former employee at Mar-a-Lago Club for 20 years, has emerged as a key witness in the case. Butler's insights into events surrounding the collection of classified documents by FBI agents at Mar-a-Lago have provided significant details for prosecutors.
One pivotal moment recalled by Butler was on June 3rd, 2022, when he was asked by Walt Nata, Donald Trump's body man, to borrow an Escalade on the same day FBI agents were at Mar-a-Lago collecting documents. Butler and Nata were involved in moving the Trump family's luggage to the airport, including white banker's boxes that were later revealed to contain classified documents.
Butler expressed that at the time, he had no knowledge of the contents of the boxes and assumed they were belongings of the former president. It wasn't until later in June that he began to realize the significance of the events he had been a part of.
Butler's role as a witness is crucial in the indictment against Trump, as he was directly involved in handling the boxes of classified documents. His close relationship with Carlos de Oliveira, a co-defendant in the case, has also provided valuable insights into conversations related to the alleged cover-up and the search for surveillance tapes.
Trump's attorneys and Nata have chosen not to comment on Butler's revelations. However, it is evident that Butler's testimony could play a significant role in the special counsel's case against Trump and his associates. With his firsthand accounts and intimate knowledge of the events at Mar-a-Lago, Butler is poised to be a key witness in any potential criminal trial in South Florida.
