The Justice Department has stated that former President Trump is not obligated to relinquish official presidential records, declaring that the law mandating such action at the conclusion of an administration is unconstitutional. This decision has been described as a significant setback for transparency at the White House, as the Department has effectively rejected the Presidential Records Act, labeling it as null and void. Officials within the DOJ have communicated to Trump that he is exempt from complying with the requirement to return all presidential documents, suggesting a move that some view as a considerable favor to the former president.