Cannon’s order reflects how the case concerns highly sensitive, classified materials – adding another layer of complexity to the high-stakes, first-of-its-kind federal prosecution of a former president. The new order also puts additional pressure on the Trump effort to expand the legal team representing him in the case. The local rules for the Florida court where the case was filed require that Trump have counsel barred in the state. Blanche previously had a clearance and a member of Kise’s legal firm who will be assisting him in the case has a security clearance now, the source told CNN. Trump is still looking to add another attorney to his team who will also need to obtain a clearance.

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Persons: Aileen Cannon, Donald Trump, Jack Smith, Cannon, – Todd Blanche, Chris Kise –, Trump, Blanche, Walt Nauta, Trump’s bodyman, Nauta Organizations: CNN, Justice, Justice Department, Trump Locations: Florida