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Trump’s Private Chats Get Legal Shield | US News
The Justice Department just dropped a major legal opinion shielding President Trump’s private chats with outside advisors — including state officials and informal “Brain Trust”-style thinkers — under executive privilege. This could seriously hamstring Congress’s ability to investigate, especially if Republicans control the House later this year. The ruling sets a three-part test: must be official business, involve top presidential figures, and remain confidential. While not absolute — personal topics or leaked conversations aren’t protected — it’s a powerful new tool for the administration to…
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