Cipollone And Philbin Engaged In Weeks Of Discussions With The Doj Over The Issue Of Executive Privilege

  Former Trump White House lawyers Pat Cipollone and Patrick Philbin had weeks of discussions with Justice Department prosecutors ahead of their Washington, D.C., grand jury appearance Friday, people familiar with the matter tell CNN.   

  The purpose of those conversations was to outline the types of questions the two men would answer that they might seek to claim executive privilege and refuse to answer, the sources said.   

  It is unclear what specific questions they ultimately said they would answer.   

  The grand jury in DC is investigating possible crimes related to January 6th that go beyond the violent riot at the US Capitol.   

  That part of the investigation, among other things, examines the behavior of the former President and people around him, including lawyers and other operatives, who helped organize voter fraud in seven battleground states in a plan to keep Trump in office despite loss of election.   

  Cipollone and Philbin previously testified before a House select committee that investigated on Jan. 6, where they declined to answer some questions because of executive privilege.   

  Discussions with the Department of Justice were aimed at reaching an agreement between the two sides on potential executive privilege issues.   

  Unlike congressional investigations, federal prosecutors and investigators in criminal investigations generally have more leeway to wade through claims of executive privilege.   

  Both Cipollone and Philbin were seen entering federal court in DC on Friday.  Both declined to comment.   

title: “Cipollone And Philbin Engaged In Weeks Of Discussions With The Doj Over The Issue Of Executive Privilege Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Janet Dinkins”

  Former Trump White House lawyers Pat Cipollone and Patrick Philbin had weeks of discussions with Justice Department prosecutors ahead of their Washington, D.C., grand jury appearance Friday, people familiar with the matter tell CNN.   

  The purpose of those conversations was to outline the types of questions the two men would answer that they might seek to claim executive privilege and refuse to answer, the sources said.   

  It is unclear what specific questions they ultimately said they would answer.   

  The grand jury in DC is investigating possible crimes related to January 6th that go beyond the violent riot at the US Capitol.   

  That part of the investigation, among other things, examines the behavior of the former President and people around him, including lawyers and other operatives, who helped organize voter fraud in seven battleground states in a plan to keep Trump in office despite loss of election.   

  Cipollone and Philbin previously testified before a House select committee that investigated on Jan. 6, where they declined to answer some questions because of executive privilege.   

  Discussions with the Department of Justice were aimed at reaching an agreement between the two sides on potential executive privilege issues.   

  Unlike congressional investigations, federal prosecutors and investigators in criminal investigations generally have more leeway to wade through claims of executive privilege.   

  Both Cipollone and Philbin were seen entering federal court in DC on Friday.  Both declined to comment.   

title: “Cipollone And Philbin Engaged In Weeks Of Discussions With The Doj Over The Issue Of Executive Privilege Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “Gene Naz”

  Former Trump White House lawyers Pat Cipollone and Patrick Philbin had weeks of discussions with Justice Department prosecutors ahead of their Washington, D.C., grand jury appearance Friday, people familiar with the matter tell CNN.   

  The purpose of those conversations was to outline the types of questions the two men would answer that they might seek to claim executive privilege and refuse to answer, the sources said.   

  It is unclear what specific questions they ultimately said they would answer.   

  The grand jury in DC is investigating possible crimes related to January 6th that go beyond the violent riot at the US Capitol.   

  That part of the investigation, among other things, examines the behavior of the former President and people around him, including lawyers and other operatives, who helped organize voter fraud in seven battleground states in a plan to keep Trump in office despite loss of election.   

  Cipollone and Philbin previously testified before a House select committee that investigated on Jan. 6, where they declined to answer some questions because of executive privilege.   

  Discussions with the Department of Justice were aimed at reaching an agreement between the two sides on potential executive privilege issues.   

  Unlike congressional investigations, federal prosecutors and investigators in criminal investigations generally have more leeway to wade through claims of executive privilege.   

  Both Cipollone and Philbin were seen entering federal court in DC on Friday.  Both declined to comment.   

title: “Cipollone And Philbin Engaged In Weeks Of Discussions With The Doj Over The Issue Of Executive Privilege Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “John Grinstead”

  Former Trump White House lawyers Pat Cipollone and Patrick Philbin had weeks of discussions with Justice Department prosecutors ahead of their Washington, D.C., grand jury appearance Friday, people familiar with the matter tell CNN.   

  The purpose of those conversations was to outline the types of questions the two men would answer that they might seek to claim executive privilege and refuse to answer, the sources said.   

  It is unclear what specific questions they ultimately said they would answer.   

  The grand jury in DC is investigating possible crimes related to January 6th that go beyond the violent riot at the US Capitol.   

  That part of the investigation, among other things, examines the behavior of the former President and people around him, including lawyers and other operatives, who helped organize voter fraud in seven battleground states in a plan to keep Trump in office despite loss of election.   

  Cipollone and Philbin previously testified before a House select committee that investigated on Jan. 6, where they declined to answer some questions because of executive privilege.   

  Discussions with the Department of Justice were aimed at reaching an agreement between the two sides on potential executive privilege issues.   

  Unlike congressional investigations, federal prosecutors and investigators in criminal investigations generally have more leeway to wade through claims of executive privilege.   

  Both Cipollone and Philbin were seen entering federal court in DC on Friday.  Both declined to comment.