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Trump Promises to Replace National Archives Head Amid Document Controversy

President-elect Donald Trump plans to replace the current head of the National Archives following his controversies regarding classified documents, amidst ongoing political tensions.

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Updated: Jan 6th, 2025, 7:37 PM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to replace the head of the National Archives after being indicted for mishandling sensitive documents. Trump's criticism of the agency stems from its alerting the DOJ about his handling of classified information, leading to an FBI search at Mar-a-Lago. Current archivist Colleen Shogan was confirmed after a prolonged partisan battle. Trump's move reflects his ongoing conflict with what he describes as the 'deep state', which he accuses of undermining his administration and Republican ideals. He has pled not guilty to the charges against him, denying any wrongdoing.

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