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Trump's Recordkeeping Tactics Threaten Historical Accountability
5/21/2025
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- President Donald Trump's approach to government recordkeeping raises serious concerns, as he risks leaving behind a historical void. By scrubbing websites, utilizing auto-deleting apps, and mishandling classified documents, he sidesteps accountability and jeopardizes future research on his presidency, flouting the honor system that underpins record retention laws.
