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Trump Rejects Biden's Executive Privilege Claim Amid Tensions

3/9/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump rejected President Joe Biden's claim of executive privilege over documents Congress seeks in health-related investigations.
White House counsel David Warrington said the privilege claim is unjustified and directed the National Archives to release them.
The dispute underscores the tension between executive privilege and Congress's oversight, with investigations continuing into Biden's administration.
Biden denied allegations of using an autopen to sign documents, calling them ridiculous.

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U.S. President Donald Trump rejected President Joe Biden's claim of executive privilege over documents Congress seeks in health-related investigations.
White House counsel David Warrington said the privilege claim is unjustified and directed the National Archives to release them.
The dispute underscores the tension between executive privilege and Congress's oversight, with investigations continuing into Biden's administration.
Biden denied allegations of using an autopen to sign documents, calling them ridiculous.