Posted on Aug 14, 2022
The reason why presidents can't keep their White House records dates back to Nixon
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For the first two centuries of U.S. history, outgoing presidents simply took their documents with them when they left the White House. The materials were considered their personal property.
But for the past four decades, every presidential document — from notebook doodles to top-secret security plans — is supposed to go directly to the National Archives as the material is considered the property of the American people.
So when former President Donald Trump left office on Jan. 20, 2021, all his records should have traveled from the White House to the National Archives, according to Jason R. Baron, who served as director of litigation at the National Archives for 13 years.
For the first two centuries of U.S. history, outgoing presidents simply took their documents with them when they left the White House. The materials were considered their personal property.
But for the past four decades, every presidential document — from notebook doodles to top-secret security plans — is supposed to go directly to the National Archives as the material is considered the property of the American people.
So when former President Donald Trump left office on Jan. 20, 2021, all his records should have traveled from the White House to the National Archives, according to Jason R. Baron, who served as director of litigation at the National Archives for 13 years.
The reason why presidents can't keep their White House records dates back to Nixon
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Trump spoke about, or put on Twitter, sensitive material that was believed to be classified. Such material was also reportedly shared with people who did not have the authorization to read it.
Before Trump, outgoing presidents have been described as fully cooperative with the records process, experts told NPR. Baron said he was only aware of minor episodes, where a former president might be asked to turn over a small gift he had received while in office.
There have been a few cases involving former presidential aides. In one instance, Sandy Berger, who had served as the national security adviser to President Bill Clinton, was accused of smuggling classified documents out of the National Archives in his pants. He was ultimately fined $50,000."
..."Trump spoke about, or put on Twitter, sensitive material that was believed to be classified. Such material was also reportedly shared with people who did not have the authorization to read it.
Before Trump, outgoing presidents have been described as fully cooperative with the records process, experts told NPR. Baron said he was only aware of minor episodes, where a former president might be asked to turn over a small gift he had received while in office.
There have been a few cases involving former presidential aides. In one instance, Sandy Berger, who had served as the national security adviser to President Bill Clinton, was accused of smuggling classified documents out of the National Archives in his pants. He was ultimately fined $50,000."
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Presidential libraries...and yes they have vaults for certain classified AS THEY ARE STILL READ INTO CERTAIN PROGRAMS!!!
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LTC Eugene Chu
There are formal processes for declassification, often involving page by page review. For Presidential Libraries, it usually is done by an official archivist. An oral proclamation of blanket scope does not count.
https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/declassification/declassification.html
https://www.archives.gov/presidential-libraries/declassification/declassification.html
The Declassification of Presidential Papers and Records
The Declassification of Presidential Papers and Records The declassification of Presidential papers and records presents some unique issues and concerns which normally require a page-by-page review and referral to the originating agency rather than declassification by using guidance delegated to the Archivist. These factors include: Presidential papers, because of their highest policy and classification level, often contain equities,...
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
LTC Eugene Chu fact is...they are still there and every pres has them. This raid is a political witch huntto try and stir up trouble prior to midterms.
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All President’s keep their records, they are called Presidential Libraries.
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