05-24-2019, 04:14 PM
It is complicated, but the claim of executive privilege can be challenged in court. Sometimes the judge is allowed to see evidence that remains "under seal" so that no one else can ever access it.
There are basically two basis for "executive privilege". the first is "national security" and the nature of the information being requested can usually determine if national security would be an issue. The other is a requirement that the White House be allowed to deliberate in private and rely on sources and information that has to remain confidential. So while those two qualifications cover a lot of area they are not unlimited. They don't cover his personal business dealings.
There are basically two basis for "executive privilege". the first is "national security" and the nature of the information being requested can usually determine if national security would be an issue. The other is a requirement that the White House be allowed to deliberate in private and rely on sources and information that has to remain confidential. So while those two qualifications cover a lot of area they are not unlimited. They don't cover his personal business dealings.
