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Trump DOJ says executive privilege extends to informal 'Kitchen Cabinet' network of 'public and private advisers'

"Although private advisers are not subordinate to the President in the way that Executive Branch employees are, executive privilege resides with the President and is asserted by him," the memo reads.

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The Trump DOJ claims executive privilege extends to an informal network of public and private advisers known as the 'Kitchen Cabinet'. This network is not subordinate to the President in the same way as Executive Branch employees.

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