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Deputy Archivist William Bosanko to Resign Amid National Archives Leadership Shakeup Following Trump Dismissals

William Bosanko's resignation follows President Trump's firing of Colleen Shogan and raises concerns about the National Archives' future direction.

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Mr. Trump has been publicly critical of the National Archives since the case was brought.
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The move comes after President Donald Trump last week dismissed Colleen Shogan, the Archivist of the United States.
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Bosanko’s exit is part of a Trump putsch at the agency, which was deeply involved in the case of the top-secret documents Trump removed from the White House when he left office in 2021.
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Feb 16th, 2025, 3:05 AM ET

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In a significant leadership upheaval at the National Archives, Deputy Archivist William Bosanko is stepping down effective Tuesday. This resignation follows President Trump’s recent dismissal of National Archivist Colleen Shogan. Bosanko, who has worked at the Archives since 1993, oversaw operations during key incidents including the Mar-a-Lago search warrant in August 2022. Trump's criticism of the Archives regarding his handling of classified documents has intensified, and sources indicate Bosanko was pushed out by a political appointee. With the White House set to install new leadership, there are rising concerns about the agency's future and its independence.

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