DOJ Says Witnesses Can Testify If A Government Lawyer Is Present

The transcript discusses the House impeachment investigation, highlighting the conditions under which officials may testify, such as the presence of a government lawyer. It covers the defiance of subpoenas by some officials citing White House instructions and claims of absolute immunity. The Department of Justice issued a legal opinion stating that congressional subpoenas are invalid without a government attorney present, emphasizing executive privilege. The DOJ's opinion is yet to be tested in court, while the Trump administration's immunity claims await court decisions.

Under what condition are officials willing to testify in the house impeachment investigation?

• If a government lawyer is present

• If the media is not present

• If they receive immunity

• If the testimony is public

What reason have some officials given for defying subpoenas?

• Lack of evidence

• White House instructions

• Personal reasons

• Public pressure

What does the DOJ's legal opinion state about congressional subpoenas?

• They are invalid without a government attorney present

• They are always valid

• They are only valid if signed by the President

• They are valid only during a public hearing

What protection might executive branch employees have according to the DOJ?

• Executive privilege

• Diplomatic immunity

• Legislative privilege

• Judicial immunity

What is the current status of the DOJ's legal opinion?

• It has been upheld by the court

• It hasn't been tested in court

• It has been partially accepted

• It has been rejected by the court