executive privilege
noun
: exemption from legally enforced disclosure of communications within the executive branch of government when such disclosure would adversely affect the functions and decision-making processes of the executive branch
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Manipulation is shielded from public or congressional scrutiny by routine bogus claims of executive privilege or state secrets.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
Bernal’s cancellation came after President Donald Trump waived executive privilege for all witnesses.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2025
President Trump’s White House has waived executive privilege, a right that protects many communications between the president and staff from Congress and the courts, for almost all of those senior staffers.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The investigation, backed by President Donald Trump, has expanded to include eight former Biden officials following Trump's decision to waive executive privilege for their testimony.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
Bernal’s cancellation came after President Donald Trump waived executive privilege for all witnesses.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2025
President Trump’s White House has waived executive privilege, a right that protects many communications between the president and staff from Congress and the courts, for almost all of those senior staffers.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The investigation, backed by President Donald Trump, has expanded to include eight former Biden officials following Trump's decision to waive executive privilege for their testimony.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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“Executive privilege.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20privilege. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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