Can the president claim "executive privilege" to refuse congressional subpoenas and hide documents?
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Can the president claim "executive privilege" to refuse congressional subpoenas and hide documents?

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Presidents have claimed "executive privilege" to keep certain communications secret, especially in national security matters. But courts have limited this power: in United States v. Nixon (1974), the Supreme Court ruled the privilege exists but is not absolute. Congress can require disclosure if investigating potential wrongdoing. In 2024, Trump's legal team argued for broader privilege protections to avoid congressional oversight. The real power lies with courts deciding what Congress can subpoena and what the president can withhold.

Can the president claim "executive privilege" to refuse congressional subpoenas and hide documents?

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