EO13489
Says in part:
“Notice Of Intent To Disclose Presidential Records
When the Archivist provides notice to the incumbent and former Presidents of his intent to disclose Presidential records pursuant to section 1270.46 of the NARA regulations, the Archivist, using any guidelines providied by the incumbent and former Presidents, shall identify any specific materials, the disclosure of which he believes may raise a substantial question of executive privilege.”
Right. So how does that seal Obama’s records pre-presidency? And it applies only to records that may raise executive privlege issues, which certainly aren’t all of them.
Says in part:
“Notice Of Intent To Disclose Presidential Records"
And a whole lot more.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/ExecutiveOrderPresidentialRecords
Particularly noteworthy is this:
"(g) A "substantial question of executive privilege" exists if NARA's disclosure of Presidential records might impair national security (including the conduct of foreign relations), law enforcement, or the deliberative processes of the executive branch."
Clearly, Omugabe's PAST, prior to becoming a candidate for Senator, could not possibly contain anything in the way of "records that might impair national security (including the conduct of foreign relations), law enforcement, or the deliberative processes of the executive branch."
So he requested sealing of records not covered by the statute.. e.g. His entire life's educational records.
How, exactly does that record "impair National Security?"
And this :
"Sec. 2. Notice of Intent to Disclose Presidential Records. (a) When the Archivist provides notice to the incumbent and former Presidents of his intent to disclose Presidential records pursuant to section 1270.46 of the NARA regulations, the Archivist, using any guidelines provided by the incumbent and former Presidents, shall identify any specific materials, the disclosure of which he believes may raise a substantial question of executive privilege. However, nothing in this order is intended to affect the right of the incumbent or former Presidents to invoke executive privilege with respect to materials not identified by the Archivist."
Who was the archivist at the time?
And the "identity of specific materials" for which executive privilege is sought, can be anything the Manchurian Candidate decided? Even when he's a proven habitual liar? Perhaps criminally so?