Request for Complaints about Donald J Trump

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

I am writing to update my previous request for access to any and all complaints filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding Donald J Trump during his time as a public figure and/or elected official.

As a supplement to my original request, I would like to cite a relevant court case, Cause of Action v. FTC, No. 13-0124 (D.D.C. 2014), which affirmed the importance of disclosing responsive records in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in a timely and transparent manner.

Furthermore, I would like to provide notice that any withholding or deletion of responsive records without a lawful basis will result in my pursuit of legal action and complaint to the appropriate authorities. As you are aware, FOIA requires agencies to disclose all non-exempt records in response to a request within a reasonable time frame, and any failure to do so would constitute a violation of the law.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Good Citizen

Dear Arthur Scrutchins,

Thank you for your email regarding my recent FOIA request to the FCC. I attempted to call you at the number provided but was unable to reach you. I appreciate your prompt response to my request and I would like to clarify the scope of my inquiry.

The purpose of my request is to obtain all complaints received by the FCC related to Donald Trump during his time as the President of the United States. Specifically, I am interested in complaints received between January 20, 2017, and January 20, 2021. Please let me know if you require any additional information.

In regards to your mention of the deadline for response, I would like to inform you that the use of "Are you still interested" goes against the guidelines provided by the FOIA. According to the guidelines, agencies should not ask requesters to affirm their interest in the request. Requesters are presumed to be interested in their requests unless they explicitly withdraw the request.

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if you require any further clarification or if there is anything else I can assist you with.

Best regards,
Jordan Lassiter

Dear Mr. Arthur Scrutchins,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity to speak with you earlier today. Our conversation was truly enjoyable, and it was a pleasure to learn from your expertise as the FCC FOIA officer.

As per our discussion, I am submitting a FOIA request to limit the scope of Complaints Lodged Against Donald J Trump during his presidency from 2017 to 2021. I would like to request only the first 300 records of complaints lodged against Mr. Trump. I understand that this may require some time to gather and process, and I would like to request an extension if necessary. If an extension is required, I kindly ask that you notify me in writing.

I appreciate your professionalism and your willingness to assist me with this request. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you again for your time and assistance. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you require any additional information or have any questions.

Sincerely,

Jordan Lassiter

Dear Mr. Arthur Scrutchins,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity to speak with you earlier today. Our conversation was truly enjoyable, and it was a pleasure to learn from your expertise as the FCC FOIA officer.

As per our discussion, I am submitting a FOIA request to limit the scope of Complaints Lodged Against Donald J Trump during his presidency from 2017 to 2021. I would like to request only the first 300 records of complaints lodged against Mr. Trump. I understand that this may require some time to gather and process, and I would like to request an extension if necessary. If an extension is required, I kindly ask that you notify me in writing.

I appreciate your professionalism and your willingness to assist me with this request. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you again for your time and assistance. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you require any additional information or have any questions.

Sincerely,

Jordan Lassiter

Dear Mr. Arthur Scrutchins,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my gratitude for the opportunity to speak with you earlier today. Our conversation was truly enjoyable, and it was a pleasure to learn from your expertise as the FCC FOIA officer.

As per our discussion, I am submitting a FOIA request to limit the scope of Complaints Lodged Against Donald J Trump during his presidency from 2017 to 2021. I would like to request only the first 300 records of complaints lodged against Mr. Trump. I understand that this may require some time to gather and process, and I would like to request an extension if necessary. If an extension is required, I kindly ask that you notify me in writing.

I appreciate your professionalism and your willingness to assist me with this request. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

Thank you again for your time and assistance. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you require any additional information or have any questions.

Sincerely,

Jordan Lassiter

Dear Mr. Arthur Scrutchins,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for our recent conversation regarding my Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. It was always a pleasure speaking with you, and I truly appreciate your invaluable assistance and wealth of knowledge in guiding me through the FOIA process.

Your insights and expertise provided me with a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved in obtaining public records. I am grateful for the time you took to address my questions and concerns, ensuring that I could navigate the process effectively.

Additionally, I would like to share with you some of the work I have been engaged in, including my FOIA request and related projects. You can find my FOIA request and other endeavors by visiting the following links:

MuckRock Profile: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/profile/TheJ/
Transparency Report: https://transparencyreport.pw
I hope these resources provide you with further insight into my efforts to promote transparency and access to public information.

Once again, I extend my heartfelt appreciation for your support and willingness to assist me with my FOIA request. If there are any updates or additional information I need to provide, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Thank you for your continued dedication to ensuring transparency and accountability in the public domain.

Kind regards,

Jordan Lassiter