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National Archives Was Already Processing Trump Privilege Claim

On Jan. 18, 2022, Donald Trump asserted executive privilege over records sought by the House committee investigating Jan. 6, while the National Archives was already handling the resulting review and disclosure process.

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First recorded Jan 18, 2022·Meaningfully updated Jan 18, 2022

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National Archives Was Already Processing Trump Privilege Claim

On Jan. 18, 2022, Donald Trump asserted executive privilege over records sought by the House committee investigating Jan. 6, while the National Archives was already handling the resulting review and disclosure process.

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National Archives Was Already Processing Trump Privilege Claim

On Jan. 18, 2022, Donald Trump asserted executive privilege over records sought by the House committee investigating Jan. 6, while the National Archives was already handling the resulting review and disclosure process.

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