Allegations Surface: Trump Discussed Sensitive Submarine Information with Australian Billionaire – In a recent revelation, it has come to light that former President Donald Trump allegedly discussed potentially sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines after leaving the White House. The alleged conversation took place between Trump and a member of his Mar-a-Lago Club, Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.
Several sources familiar with the matter have disclosed that this conversation raised concerns about the handling of classified information.
The information reportedly came to the attention of special counsel Jack Smith’s team during their investigation into Trump’s alleged possession of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
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Anthony Pratt, who runs U.S.-based Pratt Industries, one of the world’s largest packaging companies, was interviewed by prosecutors and FBI agents at least twice this year. According to Pratt’s account, during a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago in April 2021, he brought up the topic of American submarines. Trump, in response, allegedly shared two pieces of information: the supposed number of nuclear warheads carried by U.S. submarines and their purported ability to approach Russian submarines without detection.
Following the meeting, Pratt described Trump’s remarks to approximately 45 individuals, including journalists, employees of his company, Australian officials, and former Australian prime ministers.
It remains unclear whether the information provided by Trump was accurate, but investigators cautioned Pratt against repeating the details, citing potential sensitivity.
Another witness, a former employee at Mar-a-Lago, reported hearing Pratt relay Trump’s comments to someone else shortly after the meeting. This witness expressed surprise and concern that sensitive information had been shared with a non-U.S. citizen.
Pratt emphasized to investigators that he shared the information to demonstrate his advocacy for Australia’s submarine purchases from the United States. This aligns with the ongoing negotiations between Australia and the Biden administration over acquiring nuclear-powered attack submarines.
Special counsel Jack Smith’s June indictment against Trump, which included 40 counts related to unlawful retention of national defense information and obstruction, did not mention the alleged April 2021 conversation between Trump and Pratt.
In the past, Trump has made statements emphasizing the U.S.’s nuclear capabilities, stating that the country possesses the world’s most powerful submarines.
Anthony Pratt, a member of Mar-a-Lago since 2017, pledged to invest $2 billion in American manufacturing jobs and has interacted with Trump on numerous occasions.
Despite his earlier support for Trump, Pratt recently indicated that he now supports the current U.S. government.
Representatives for Pratt have not responded to requests for comment, while a spokesperson for Trump dismissed the allegations, asserting that the former president acted within the bounds of the law.
