Trump’s behavior disqualifies him from any privilege

Nov. 17,  Anthony Colangelo, Professor of Law at the SMU Dallas Dedman School of Law, for a piece explaining why President Trump’s behavior on Jan. 6 disqualifies him from any immunity during congressional proceedings. Published in the Austin American-Statesman under the heading Trump’s behavior disqualifies him from any privilege: https://bit.ly/3cnTkrg

Donald Trump is trying to use the doctrine of what’s called “executive privilege” to stonewall congressional investigation into the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol.  According to the former president, he can shield evidence based on his status as a former president. Congress, of course, disagrees. And this disagreement has now sparked a heated debate in the courts about the scope and contours of the privilege.

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