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DOJ argues presidents could lawfully sell classified secrets
Original: DOJ says presidents should be able to sell secrets on eBay
A Justice Department legal filing argues that a president's authority over classified information is so broad that a former president could theoretically declassify documents simply by taking them, raising the possibility they could sell them. The argument, highlighted by the Freedom of the Press Foundation, stems from litigation over presidential records and is drawing criticism from national security and transparency advocates who say it undermines protections for state secrets.
Why now: The DOJ's sweeping interpretation of presidential declassification power is controversial and has direct relevance to ongoing disputes over former presidents' handling of classified documents.
Department of JusticeFreedom of the Press FoundationDonald Trump
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