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August 11, 2026
DOJ Expands Executive Privilege for Trump's Communications with Outside Advisers
- The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel issued a memo stating that executive privilege applies to communications with private advisers related to presidential decision-making.
- The memo emphasizes that confidentiality is crucial for effective presidential advice and includes a broad definition of 'private advisers'.
- This guidance could significantly impact ongoing legal cases and future congressional investigations, particularly if Democrats regain control after the midterms.
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- DOJ opinion extends executive privilege to president's communications with private advisersAug 11, 2026 at 2:38 PM · The Hill
- Trump's DOJ lays groundwork for subpoena fights with a Democratic CongressAug 11, 2026 at 4:46 PM · Axios
- DOJ legal office says Trump's outside advisers can be shielded by executive privilegeAug 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM · CBS News
- Trump DOJ formally stakes out bold claim that presidential advisers outside government are protected by privilegeAug 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM · CNN
- Trump’s DOJ makes it easier for presidents and advisors to keep communications hiddenAug 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM · Independent