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Trump DOJ formally stakes out bold claim that presidential advisers outside government are protected by privilege
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway The department asserts that communications between President Donald Trump and his advisers, even those outside of the government, can be protected by this privilege.
A recent memo from the Justice Department has outlined a bold claim regarding executive privilege. The department asserts that communications between President Donald Trump and his advisers, even those outside of the government, can be protected by this privilege. This stance is being formalized amid ongoing lawsuits and potential changes in Congress.
The memo suggests that limiting executive privilege to only government communications would hinder the President's ability to perform his duties. Further details on this development are available from the source, including the full memo from the DOJ Office of Legal Counsel.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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