Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Miles Archer

(23,714 posts)

3. Of course, but the distinction is...

Reply to k_buddy762 (Reply #2)

Fri May 30, 2025, 08:43 AM

May 2025

...Trump ordering this, because he must have an intended use. I know any sitting president can probably access anything he wants. The issue here, and the reason I posted this, has nothing to do with access. It has to do with "Why, exactly, does Trump feel a need for this, and what does he intend to do with it?"

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I just know Trump will use the "master list of personal information on Americans" he's ordered responsibly. [View all] Miles Archer May 2025 OP

He promised, right? tanyev May 2025 #1

With all due respect k_buddy762 May 2025 #2

Of course, but the distinction is... Miles Archer May 2025 #3

The same as every other American president... k_buddy762 May 2025 #4

So the difference is probably that he doesn't give a shit about who knows it Miles Archer May 2025 #5

It's the coordinating of agencies' information that's scary Ritabert May 2025 #6