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Political Dispute Over Executive Privilege

Updated 2026-08-16 14:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed criticism over the Justice Department's opinion on executive privilege, stating it is not a novel legal concept. This comes amid ongoing debates surrounding presidential communications and government oversight.

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Blanche says DOJ opinion on executive privilege is not 'any novel legal concept'

Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday dismissed criticism over the Justice Department's (DOJ) recent opinion on executive privilege over communications between the president and "private advisors" outside of government, saying that it is not "any novel legal concept." "Fox News Sunday" host Shanno

2026-08-16 13:53 UTC