DOJ memo gives Trump playbook to shield outside advisers if Democrats win subpoena power
It was issued the same day Attorney General Todd Blanche was sworn in at the White House, and just days after Trump announced White House staff secretary Will Scharf will soon take over as White House counsel following the departure of David Warrington. 10, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The memo, signed by Assistant Attorney General for the OLC T. Circuit’s 1997 decision in In re Sealed Case.
- ▪It was issued the same day Attorney General Todd Blanche was sworn in at the White House, and just days after Trump announced White House staff secretary Will Scharf will soon take over as White House counsel following the departure of Davi
- ▪10, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The memo, signed by Assistant Attorney General for the OLC T.
- ▪Circuit’s 1997 decision in In re Sealed Case.
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A new Justice Department opinion could give President Donald Trump a stronger legal basis to shield his communications with private advisers from congressional scrutiny if Democrats regain control of the House in November and win back their ability to lead investigations into the Trump administration.The Office of Legal Counsel quietly posted the 21-page memorandum opinion on Monday, without a press release or public announcement. It was issued the same day Attorney General Todd Blanche was sworn in at the White House, and just days after Trump announced White House staff secretary Will Scharf will soon take over as White House counsel following the departure of David Warrington.
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