President Donald J. Trump tours the Apple Manufacturing Plant with Apple CEO Tim Cook
President Donald J. Trump tours the Apple Manufacturing Plant with Apple CEO Tim Cook Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, at Flextronics International LTD-Austin Product Introduction Center.

The Presidential Records Act (PRA), provides for the review and release of Trump Presidential records beginning five years after the end of the administration. On January 20, 2026, the public can request records under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). However, there are other resources that provide information about the the Trump administration and the presidency, including publication of selected presidential documents:

The Trump Administration

Research

  • The American Presidency Project
    A project of the University of California - Santa Barbara, the American Presidency Project provides a searchable interface for presidential materials from George Washington to Donald J. Trump.
  • The Miller Center of Public Affairs
    The Miller Center of Public Affairs, part of the University of Virginia, maintains an online collection of biographies, essays, exhibits, oral histories, speeches, photographs, and oral histories about the U.S. presidential administrations.
  • Congress.gov
    Formerly known as THOMAS, the website for Congress includes a search engine for legislative information including bills and resolutions, calendars, and the Congressional Record.
  • White House Historical Association
    The White House Historical Association provides insight into the cultural significance of the White House itself, with online exhibits on traditions, furnishings, and holidays, plus biographies of the First Families.

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

  • Archives.gov
    NARA’s main website includes an overview of policies and lists of records available for research, lesson plans and other resources for educators, and information about the NARA facilities across the country.
  • National Archives Catalog
    NARA’s online catalog enables researchers to search for descriptions of NARA’s records and provides online access to collections that have been digitized.
  • Founders Online
    The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (a part of the National Archives) partnered with the University of Virginia Press to make available online over 177,000 documents of the Founding Fathers of America.