The DOJ has no burden to prove classified documents remains classified.
Why?
Because the FPOTUS has not made any claim in court that he actually declassified them prior to noon on January 20, 2021.
When he does, then the DOJ will be able to provide evidence that the FPOTUS DIDN’T declassify them based on his own words and deeds. For example, if the documents were declassified prior to noon on January 20, 2021. Then there would have been no classified documents to surrender in June per the Grand Jury subpoena. But the FPOTUS didn’t challenge the subpoena on any grounds and did return classified documents. Even packaging them in a manner consistent with handling classified documents (a sealed redwall with classification markings).
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