Who owns presidential records? Trump's Justice Department says it's him
NPR • 4/20/2026
Summary
The Trump Justice Department asserts that former President Donald Trump owns presidential records. This statement raises questions about the ownership of such records.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
3h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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