I think the case law on this issue suggests that Presidential records are in-fact public records with the former President given an opportunity to object to private and other records being made public unless compelled to do so by court order.
Personally I think executive privilege is harmed by the law and is a violation of separation of power provision in the Constitution. I know most experts disagree. I think the net affect is Presidential communications with his cabinet and staff are tainted with participants being mindful of potentially everything being said being made public record. I think this hinders frank discussion, and encourages "group think".
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