I agree. It's outrageous that we pay them.

“See, as president I could have declassified it,” Trump said in the clip. “Now I can’t, you know, but this is still a secret.”
What lawyer can defend that audio?

probably save him from a rougher sentence, or condone him to one, depends on the jury's opinion on idiots

if i were his lawyer, though, i'd strongly recommend a defense based on general incompetence. i don't think he'd win or stay out of jail, but i think it's got the best chance.

he could claim Syphilis?

but his doctor said he's the healthiest person to ever hold the POTUS-y!