Since the stated purpose of the deposition is to probe how the decision to add the Census question was made, the prospect that committee Democrats will encroach on executive privilege is real. That doctrine, as asserted by both Democratic and Republican administrations, limits inquiry into the executive branch’s deliberative processes.
Thus, if Democrats were to ask, say, about conversations between Gore and White House adviser Stephen Miller, the questioning might well be objectionable. If so, the lawyer accompanying Gore would assert executive privilege.
But Elijah Cummings, chairman of the oversight committee, will not permit an attorney to accompany Gore. Accordingly, the deposition, scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) will not proceed.
Clearly, obtaining information from Gore is not the priority of Cummings and his fellow Democrats. Otherwise, they would permit a lawyer to accompany Gore, get what information they can, and (if necessary) fight any battles that may arise over executive privilege in court.
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archi...ess-to-have-attorney-present-for-grilling.php
Thus, if Democrats were to ask, say, about conversations between Gore and White House adviser Stephen Miller, the questioning might well be objectionable. If so, the lawyer accompanying Gore would assert executive privilege.
But Elijah Cummings, chairman of the oversight committee, will not permit an attorney to accompany Gore. Accordingly, the deposition, scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday) will not proceed.
Clearly, obtaining information from Gore is not the priority of Cummings and his fellow Democrats. Otherwise, they would permit a lawyer to accompany Gore, get what information they can, and (if necessary) fight any battles that may arise over executive privilege in court.
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archi...ess-to-have-attorney-present-for-grilling.php