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Executive Privilege: Protecting Presidential Communications

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Though not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution, executive privilege has been claimed by every president since George Washington, and the Supreme Court first formally recognized it in 1974 during the Watergate tapes case.

Why this is interesting

Ever wonder why presidents can refuse to hand over documents to Congress? It's not just stubbornness—it's a constitutional privilege called executive privilege.