Donald Trump is reportedly arguing that the Presidential Records Act, designed to ensure accountability, is unconstitutional, echoing Richard Nixon's efforts to avoid scrutiny.

<p>By enacting the Presidential Records Act in response to Richard Nixon’s malfeasance, the US Congress created a process to limit abuse of power and ensure accountability. Like Nixon, Donald Trump seems determined to avoid accountability, which has led his Justice Department to argue—poorly—that the PRA is unconstitutional.</p>