Watchdog warns Trump may be breaking records law with auto-deleting texts to leaders
President Donald Trump gestures on the day he delivers a speech on energy and the economy, in Clive, Iowa, on Jan. 27, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
January 28, 2026
A watchdog group says President Trump may be violating the Presidential Records Act by using auto-deleting apps to text world leaders, citing posts showing messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO’s chief Mark Rutte. The group, American Oversight, called on the White House to ensure all presidential communications are properly preserved, noting Trump’s history of mishandling sensitive documents, including the Mar-a-Lago case.
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