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October 15, 2026
Trump Officially Invokes Executive Privilege in Kennedy Center Lawsuit
- President Trump formally invoked executive privilege to protect communications related to his management of the Kennedy Center, as stated by White House lawyer Joshua Hoyt.
- The privilege covers information shared between Trump, his advisors, and Kennedy Center staff regarding the center's operations and closure.
- Rep. Joyce Beatty argues that Trump's invocation of privilege is an attempt to evade accountability as the center's board chair.
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- Trump formally asserts executive privilege in legal fight over Kennedy Center's closureOct 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM · CBS News
- Trump invokes executive privilege in Kennedy Center court fightOct 15, 2026 at 10:12 PM · NBC