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“Every president since George Washington has taken executive privilege seriously. Every Republican president has.”

Jacob Lew

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Source Interview: Bloomberg, 2015

Presidents consistently invoke executive privilege to protect confidential communications.

In simple terms: Presidents use privilege to keep secrets.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the power and limits of executive privilege.

Themes

politics law government

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

political legal

When to use this quote

  • policy analysis
  • legal counsel
  • government transparency initiatives

Key Concepts

constitutional law executive power

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is executive privilege justified?
  • How does it affect public trust?
A Different Perspective

Privilege can be abused to evade accountability.

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