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8. Most presidents have extended executive privilege...

Fri Oct 8, 2021, 05:59 PM

Oct 2021

... properly applied by former presidents.

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Trump Plans To Avoid Subpoenas By Invoking A Privilege He Doesn't Have [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2021 OP

of course elleng Oct 2021 #1

should have been dictator privilege... Thomas Hurt Oct 2021 #2

Is this correct though? Claustrum Oct 2021 #3

Executive privilege does not cover criminal activity. dchill Oct 2021 #5

My understanding is that executive privilege extends... dchill Oct 2021 #7

It would seem to be a privilege, not an absolute right. dchill Oct 2021 #13

Most presidents have extended executive privilege... dchill Oct 2021 #8

Once again, I clearly understand Trump is using it wrong. Claustrum Oct 2021 #11

See... PoliticAverse Oct 2021 #15

Also, a pardon in every pocket? Just guessing? dchill Oct 2021 #4