Explaining Trump’s Behavior Re: the Documents

The judge here makes an excellent point, which raises the question: Why were these documents so valuable to Trump that he would force the Justice Department to indict him?

I’m not given to make speculations that I cannot prove, but the only theory I can come up with here actually came (I believe) from Robert Reich: these documents are worth a fortune to certain foreign governments.  Imagine you know that you’re soon to be charged and convicted of attempting to overthrow the U.S. government, which will result in a lengthy prison sentence.  But before you’re detained without bail, you’re planning to leave the country in favor of a place where you’ll be safe, and free to live the rest of your life in luxury.  You’re in possession of something of incalculable value to the leaders of these nations, e.g., Saudi Arabia and Russia.

This is what makes me believe that Trump represents a huge flight risk.