The memo, reviewed by CNN, refers to a letter Dominion sent to Powell this week demanding that she publicly retract her allegations and instructing campaign personnel not to alter, destroy, or delete relevant documents.
Matt Morgan, the Trump campaign’s general counsel, wrote in the memo: “The allegations in the December 16, 2020 letter refer to the Campaign and attorneys who may have done work for the Campaign. Even with references to the Campaign and some lawyers, the Campaign does not reasonably anticipate litigation against the Campaign at this time. to protect and preserve. ”
The Trump campaign declined to comment.
“Make sure the relevant personnel know that these records must be kept,” the memo said. “The files or boxes must be tagged”, DO NOT DESTROY WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL. “
The memo added, “In the future, you may be contacted by a lawyer and asked to provide copies of relevant information in your possession. For the time being, keep all of this information until further notice. Except for retention purposes in response upon request, do not discuss this matter or potential lawsuits with anyone inside or outside the campaign. “
Dominion Voting Systems did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment on whether it plans to take legal action against Powell any time soon.
Although the Trump campaign has tried to distance himself from Powell after she held a conspiracy-ridden press conference with his other lawyers, Rudy Giuliani and Jenna Ellis, Trump has told people he likes Powell’s arguments and wants more from her on television. see. At a chaotic meeting in the Oval Office Friday, Trump said he had considered appointing her as special counsel to investigate the allegations of voter fraud that his own administration says are unfounded. The meeting was first reported by the New York Times.
Shortly after that meeting, Trump’s campaign officials received the legal memo on document retention related to Powell.