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Yes, the president can declassify documents, but there isn’t a set protocol they have to follow

Former President Trump claimed documents found at Mar-a-Lago were “all declassified.” We explain why sitting presidents can declassify documents and how it works.
No, you shouldn’t wash raw chicken before cooking it

Food safety experts don’t recommend washing raw chicken because it increases the risk of cross-contamination in the kitchen, which can cause foodborne illness.

Yes, presidents are legally required to turn over all presidential records when they leave office

The Presidential Records Act requires the National Archives take custody of all presidential records at the end of a president’s time in office.
Yes, wildfire smoke does pose health risks

The immediate health effects of wildfire smoke can include coughing, scratchy throat, asthma attacks, irritated sinuses, chest pain, headaches and tiredness.
Yes, you can be elected president if you've been indicted or found guilty in a criminal or civil case

Presidential eligibility is outlined in the Constitution and doesn't exclude anyone who's been charged with a crime or found guilty in a criminal or civil case.

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VERIFY

Yes, the president can declassify documents, but there isn’t a set protocol they have to follow

No, you shouldn’t wash raw chicken before cooking it

Yes, presidents are legally required to turn over all presidential records when they leave office

Yes, wildfire smoke does pose health risks

Yes, you can be elected president if you've been indicted or found guilty in a criminal or civil case

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