Trump argues the subpoena is broader than reasonably necessary, infringes on executive privilege
Former US President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the House select committee challenging a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.
Trump has repeatedly lashed out at the committee and its members made up of seven Democrats and two Republicans.
Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit on Friday saying he has “absolute immunity” and that the committee lacked the constitutional authority to issue the subpoena.
The lawsuit sought to block enforcement of a subpoena seeking Trump’s testimony and documents tied to the incident and its causes, reports Xinhua news agency.
The subpoena to Trump last month requires the production of documents to the House panel by November 4 and to appear for deposition testimony beginning on or about November 14.
Trump’s lawyers described the subpoena as “invalid, unlawful and unenforceable,” 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 him 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.
On January 6, 2021, a large crowd of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington, D.C., and disrupted a joint session of Congress to affirm the 2020 presidential election results. Approximately 140 police officers were assaulted.
Authorities have linked at least five deaths to the mayhem. It was the worst attack on Congress in more than 200 years, which led to Trump’s second impeachment by the House of Representatives shortly before his term officially ended.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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