Another Chance for Trump to Cash Out
The Trump administration is facing scrutiny over its handling of presidential records, with potential constitutional crises looming if Republicans lose Congress. The administration argues that Congress has limited power to regulate the executive branch, challenging the validity of the Presidential Records Act. This situation reflects a broader trend of confrontational tactics by the Trump administration regarding recordkeeping laws.
- ▪The Trump administration claims that Congress lacks the authority to regulate presidential records under the Constitution.
- ▪The Presidential Records Act mandates that presidents preserve and protect their records during their time in office.
- ▪Investigations have revealed multiple violations of recordkeeping laws by senior Trump officials.
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IdeasAnother Chance for Trump to Cash OutThe president’s battle over presidential records is more serious than it looks.By David FrumIllustration by Lucy Naland. Sources: Getty; Jim Watson / AFP / Getty; Samuel Corum / Sipa / Bloomberg / Getty.June 3, 2026, 7 AM ET ShareSave If Republicans lose control of either chamber of Congress in November, a constitutional crisis will erupt. A new Congress will ask questions about President Trump’s actions. The Trump administration will refuse to answer. The administration will argue that the Constitution grants Congress little power to order the executive to do much of anything. The executive, this administration insists, can do whatever isn’t explicitly forbidden; Congress can do only what is explicitly permitted.
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