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4. He can't.

Thu Sep 9, 2021, 08:32 AM

Sep 2021

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As an ousted President, how can Trump still claim executive privilege? [View all] zanana1 Sep 2021 OP

Call me a little dense, but I still don't get it. zanana1 Sep 2021 #3

THIS. KPN Sep 2021 #12

He's the Number One Narcissistic Idiot. rickyhall Sep 2021 #2

He can't. we can do it Sep 2021 #4

Yes. Former presidents can still claim the privilege FBaggins Sep 2021 #6

I'm not sure what communications are being discussed FBaggins Sep 2021 #10

CORRECTION: Former presidents can invoke the privilege StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #22

See my reply #15 FBaggins Sep 2021 #26

Emphasis on "try" FBaggins Sep 2021 #30

No, he cannot obamanut2012 Sep 2021 #14

I think you were responding to someone else StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #20

Thanks for that. zanana1 Sep 2021 #9

He has no authority to block investigations any more. StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #23

Not quite FBaggins Sep 2021 #15

Now that makes sense. zanana1 Sep 2021 #18

Remaining confused is actually a good sign in this case FBaggins Sep 2021 #27

You're right. I stand corrected StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #28

It's still an interesting question for "moot" analysis FBaggins Sep 2021 #32

Indeed StarfishSaver Sep 2021 #33

He can't, but it has nothing to do with whether or not he's in office MissMillie Sep 2021 #11

He also claims to be the least racist person. dem4decades Sep 2021 #16

He will claim anything, anytime, if he thinks it works to his advantage. Midnight Writer Sep 2021 #17

You are correct LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2021 #19

He can upgrade his ticket to first class and get free drinks. lagomorph777 Sep 2021 #21

Why is he still a free man. Where the f--k is the DOJ. Hotler Sep 2021 #24

He can claim it but his claim should be ignored. Ace Rothstein Sep 2021 #25