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Classification and Declassification

The process of classifying and declassifying information related to covert operations, governed by executive orders and federal regulations.

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How have U.S. officials historically disclosed classified systems used in covert operations?

officials have disclosed classified systems used in through a mix of internal controls, tightly limited briefings, formal declassification processes, and episodic releases or leaks to the public; thos...

Jan 24, 2026

From this result: https://factually.co/fact-checks/justice/historical-precedents-releasing-classified-documents-9a78a5 Please give similar examples during Trump era?

A pattern of high-profile disclosures and contested releases of sensitive records occurred during ’s presidency and afterward: public sharing of an unusually detailed reconnaissance photo and other al...