Erasing History: Trump’s Firing of the Archivist Is a Power Grab

First, he attacked journalists. Now he’s coming for the record keepers. What happens when the truth is no longer protected?

In a move that should alarm anyone who values truth, transparency, and democracy, President Donald Trump has fired Colleen Shogan, the Archivist of the United States—the official responsible for preserving the nation’s historical and government records. The reason? Trump and his allies claim she was part of a political effort against him.

But there’s one…