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OLC Memo Expands Executive Privilege for Private Advisers

8/25/2026

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U.S. Office of Legal Counsel issued a memo expanding executive privilege to private advisers.
The memo permits private advisers to refuse subpoenas by invoking executive privilege.
If courts adopt the memo, Congress and the judiciary may struggle to compel testimony.
Critics warn the broad privilege could enable presidential corruption by blocking witnesses.

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Story summary

U.S. Office of Legal Counsel issued a memo expanding executive privilege to private advisers.
The memo permits private advisers to refuse subpoenas by invoking executive privilege.
If courts adopt the memo, Congress and the judiciary may struggle to compel testimony.
Critics warn the broad privilege could enable presidential corruption by blocking witnesses.