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Hoodeac

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The Constitution has nothing to do with it


Executive Privilege does not exist anywhere in the Constitution. It was most fully articulated in the Supreme Court ruling on United States vs. Nixon. Trump apparently believes any communications within the Executive branch are subject to privilege while the Nixon ruling is far more limited.

(In response to this post by Hoodafan)

Posted: 01/06/2020 at 3:54PM



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So now Bolton is ready to testify -- wahoo138 01/06/2020 12:22PM
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