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Trump Fires Nation's Archivist

Trump Fires Nation's Archivist


Published on 2025-02-08 17:00:38 - MSN
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  • The Trump administration announced Friday night that it has fired Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, who ran the independent agency charged with preserving and providing access to federal government records.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's decision to fire the nation's Archivist, Colleen Shogan, who was appointed by President Joe Biden. This action is part of a broader context where Trump has been critical of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), especially following disputes over the handling of presidential records, including classified documents found at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. The firing has raised concerns about the politicization of what is traditionally seen as an apolitical role, with critics arguing that it undermines the independence of the National Archives. The move comes amidst ongoing legal and political battles regarding the preservation and access to presidential records, highlighting tensions between executive privilege, transparency, and the rule of law.

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