White House Adds 15 Lawyers, Vows to Fight Democratic Subpoenas
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Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 11
White House Adds 15 Lawyers, Vows to Fight Democratic Subpoenas
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 11
Summary
Fifteen new hires have been added to the White House counsel’s office as the administration braces for Democratic-led investigations expected to accelerate in January.
A letter released Wednesday by White House counsel Will Scharf told Rep. Robert Garcia the administration would resist subpoenas it says lack a legitimate legislative purpose and warned some threats could verge on criminality.
Months of planning are already underway across agencies, with lawyers coordinating responses and weighing claims including executive privilege for some communications involving outside advisers.
That legal strategy could drag subpoena fights out for years, while Democrats are also expected to pressure private companies and donors—seen as less willing than the White House to endure prolonged litigation.