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berniesandersmittens

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24. Here is a link to Rubio's involvement

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Reply #22)

Sat Feb 15, 2025, 01:20 PM

Feb 15

How long can an acting director hold that pisition before going through confirmation?

https://politicalwire.com/2025/02/06/rubio-now-in-charge-of-the-national-archives/

In addition to being the Secretary of State and the acting director of USAID, Marco Rubio was also appointed the acting archivist of the United States, ABC News reports.

“Last month, Trump said he wanted to replace former archivist Colleen Shogan, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden. The president believes the National Archives provided information to the Department of Justice on the classified documents case against him.”

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The original Archivist had been fired last week BumRushDaShow Feb 15 #12

Is Rubio still acting director? berniesandersmittens Feb 15 #21

They usually promote Deputies to the "Acting" positions. BumRushDaShow Feb 15 #22

Here is a link to Rubio's involvement berniesandersmittens Feb 15 #24

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He shoul put Don Jr. in charge Autumn Feb 15 #15

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