National security justification framed as potentially illegitimate cover for secrecy
[balanced_reporting] with critical framing: While the article presents the official rationale (national security, protection of extended family), it juxtaposes this with historian criticism calling the classification 'stupidity' and 'fueling conspiracy theories,' undermining the legitimacy of the justification.
“It shows the stupidity of the declassification process without historical knowledge," Zala believes. "In this way, the administration fueled conspiracy theories."”
