Trump is Suing to Block a Subpoena, the House Jan. 6 Committee issued, seeking to force him to Testify next week.
The Lawsuit, filed in Federal Court in West Palm Beach Friday evening, argues that the Subpoena intrudes on Executive Privilege, still guaranteed to him by the Constitution, even though he left Office more than 21 months ago. The Suit also Challenges the Committee’s Authority on other Grounds.
“Former President Trump turns to the courts to preserve his rights and Executive Branch independence consistently upheld by the courts and endorsed by the Department of Justice,” Trump’s Lawyers wrote in the 41-page Complaint.
Like other Private Citizens, former Presidents can Restrict Access to Records, only by way of the Archivist of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
But the fact that former Presidents have issued Executive Orders and otherwise made Claims to expand the Limits of Executive Privilege, should give everyone pause on the Permanency of this Arrangement. That is why it is imperative for Congress to Act and Update the Laws on Presidential Records.
The Select Committee’s Subpoena required Trump to appear for a Deposition on Monday, though he had appeared poised to Challenge that Timeframe.
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