Trump to Replace National Archivist After Dismissal of Classified Documents Case

President-elect Donald Trump plans to appoint a new head of the National Archives, citing the agency's role in the now-dismissed investigation into his handling of sensitive records.

Donald Trump announced his intention to replace Colleen Shogan, the current Archivist of the United States, during a radio interview on Monday.
The National Archives had flagged concerns in 2022 about Trump's retention of classified documents, leading to an FBI search of his Mar-a-Lago estate and federal charges, which were later dismissed.
A Trump-appointed judge dismissed the documents case in July 2024, and federal prosecutors formally withdrew charges following Trump's election victory in November.
Colleen Shogan, who became the first woman to lead the National Archives in 2023, was not in her role at the time of the initial investigation into Trump’s records handling.
Trump has pledged broader efforts to reshape federal agencies, including replacing officials he perceives as aligned with what he calls the 'deep state.'