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Trump's disappearing transcripts

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“The Trump White House is the most transparent in history,” it says, while removing a database of official transcripts documenting President Trump’s announcements and appearances.

The “remarks” section of the White House website now features YouTube videos rather than the transcripts that have been published by past administrations for decades. It’s yet another example of the White House trying to exert more control. Rather than printing every transcript, thus creating a comprehensive record for the public, the White House is selectively publicizing some events and skipping others.

 

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