It’s strange, but sometimes you can see something right in front of you, yet not see it for what it is. This post discusses the hidden dimensions of the present crisis involving the documents held by Trump and other politicians, and the stakes of the conflict at work. I have opinions, of course, on whether or not Donald Trump is guilty of anything and how the trials will play out. But this is not for playing lawyer, but for wearing my historian hat, because I have not seen or heard anyone discuss the broader aspects of this situation. There