DOJ opinion extends executive privilege to president’s communications with private advisers
Summary
The Justice Department issued a memo saying President Donald Trump can use executive privilege to protect communications with private advisers, not just White House staff. This could allow the president to keep more information private during congressional investigations.Key Facts
- The memo comes from the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel.
- It expands executive privilege to include conversations with private, non-government advisers.
- Executive privilege lets the president keep certain communications secret from Congress.
- This change could increase the number of people whose talks with the president are protected.
- The memo was released on a Monday (specific date not given).
- It affects how Congress can investigate the president and his team.
- The opinion is about legal interpretation, not a new law passed by Congress.
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