Overview

• The White House has removed official written transcripts of President Trump’s public remarks from its website, replacing them with selected video and audio recordings.
• The only transcript now available on the site is of Trump’s January 20 inaugural address, while government stenographers reportedly continue to record his remarks.
• The administration justifies the change as enhancing consistency and accessibility, while critics argue it undermines transparency and the integrity of the presidential record.
• Historians and former officials warn that the lack of transcripts hinders public verification and future historical analysis of presidential communications.
• In contrast, Vice President JD Vance’s office continues to release full transcripts of his public remarks to the media, highlighting a divergence in communication practices within the administration.