National Archives Seeks DOJ Probe Of Trump Stealing White House Records

National Archives Seeks DOJ Probe Of Trump Stealing White House Records

Attorney General Merrick Garland

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has requested the Department of Justice investigate Donald Trump’s handling of presidential records after it was forced to travel to Mar-a-Lago, the former president’s Florida home, to retrieve 15 boxes of documents and other items that belong to the federal government.

“Archives officials suspected Trump had possibly violated laws concerning the handling of government documents — including those that might be considered classified — and reached out to the Justice Department,” The Washington Postreports, citing people familiar with the matter.

Trump, as numerous stories have noted, had a habit of ripping up papers, including important government documents and other items required by law to be retained and handed over to the National Archives.

The Post’s sources “said the discussions about the matter remained preliminary, and it was not yet clear whether the Justice Department would investigate. The department also might be interested in merely reclaiming classified materials.”

Despite having reclaimed 15 cartons, more is still missing. Trump’s aides reportedly are searching for the items.

Reprinted with permission from Alternet

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