Stay Tuned with Preet Swalwell, Blanche, Bondi & Presidential Records Act (with Mimi Rocah)
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Apr 14, 2026 
Mimi Rocah, former Westchester County DA and ex-assistant U.S. attorney turned Fordham law professor, breaks down the OLC opinion on the Presidential Records Act. She critiques its legal footing. They also dig into the Swalwell investigation, comments by Acting AG Blanche, and Pam Bondi’s subpoena dispute.
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Presidential Records Act Transfers Records To The United States
- The Presidential Records Act makes presidential records the property of the United States and requires transfer to NARA when a president leaves office.
- Mimi Rocah and Joyce Vance note the law was passed after Watergate and explicitly removes presidential personal ownership of official records.
OLC Says President Need Not Comply With The PRA
- The Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion claiming the PRA unconstitutionally intrudes on presidential autonomy, effectively saying the president need not comply.
- Mimi Rocah and Joyce Vance emphasize the OLC opinion contradicts Supreme Court precedent and lacks supporting case law.
OLC Opinion Attempts To Override Supreme Court Precedent
- The OLC opinion effectively attempts to overturn Supreme Court precedent without judicial process by declaring the PRA unconstitutional.
- Joyce Vance calls out T. Elliott Gazer's political pedigree and the unusual boldness of claiming the Supreme Court 'got it wrong.'