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An essential point of contention is how the Pentagon interprets these political signals. If a presidential order merely directs a review and release without explicitly invoking declassification authority, military and intelligence agencies may see it as a non-binding request rather than an enforceable directive.
This ambiguity introduces a significant challenge: without a clear presidential order for declassification, agencies might delay, restrict, or selectively release information, leading to a disconnect between public expectations and governmental action.