Trump challenges Jan. 6 committee's subpoena

Arutz Sheva ^ | 13/11/22

[Eleutheria5]

Former US President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit challenging a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol, saying he has "absolute immunity" and will not testify next week, AFP reported.

Trump's lawyers described the subpoena as "invalid, unlawful and unenforceable" in the lawsuit filed on Friday, arguing the former President still enjoys executive privilege nearly 22 months after leaving office, and cannot be compelled by Congress to appear.

The January 6 committee has ordered Trump to appear for a deposition in person by Monday, which includes providing an extensive list of documents and communications connected to the assault on the Capitol.

The committee held a series of hearings earlier this year that its chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson, said "left no doubt - none - that Donald Trump led an effort to upend American democracy" by inciting the assault.

In his lawsuit Trump argued that sitting and former US presidents have voluntarily agreed to testify or turn over documents after receiving a congressional subpoena but none "has ever been compelled to do so."

Trump argues the subpoena is broader than reasonably necessary, infringes on executive privilege and his personal rights, and the committee does not have authority.

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[Eleutheria5]

Of course contest it. But move to Israel, where you are loved.

[Leep]

One more reason why they hate him here.

[eeriegeno]

I agree with the President. If the J6 assembly feels that they have the authority to demand that he produce personal and legal documents, let them get a search warrant specifying which documents they want! His papers are none of their business and his privacy is guaranteed by the 4th amendment.

It would be as foolish for Trump to comply with this as it would be for him to appear before this scam group if they demanded that he slice his wrists on the stand. He should send a letter of regret that he won't be able to join them on this fishing trip.....

[Eleutheria5]

“He should send a letter of regret that he won’t be able to join them on this fishing trip.....”

Aw, but they’re casting such a wide net.

[Eleutheria5]

Which is one big reason more why I despise them.

[trustverify0128]

Contesting it is the way to go, for sure. But which lawyers has he employed to do so?

I wonder because it appears that a few of his lawyers just got their hats handed to them with monetary sanctions over the Clinton collusion suit.

I get that a different court and a different judge might make a difference—and apparently with this new suit, it will be Canon who makes the ruling (then again she’s been over-turned for her rulings).

It’d just be nice to know he’s got some decent legal representation.

[Eleutheria5]

“I wonder because it appears that a few of his lawyers just got their hats handed to them with monetary sanctions over the Clinton collusion suit.”

That was not a winning case, because he’d have to prove actual malice, and that’s near impossible to prove in a court of law, even if it’s present in the court of common sense. Sandman was not a celebrity, so he didn’t have to prove malice. Donald Trump has been a celebrity for decades, so he did have to prove it. The best lawyer in the world cannot prove a case that can’t be proved. And I believe there WAS actual malice. The defense attorneys did their job, and knocked it out without a jury trial. Pity.