Trump Attorneys Seek To Block Release Of Jan. 6 Documents

President Trump is resisting the release of over 700 pages of White House records to the House committee investigating the January 6th insurrection. The committee seeks visitor logs, call records, and notes from top advisers. Trump's lawyers argue the investigation is illegitimate and claim executive privilege to block the requests.

What is President Trump's main argument against releasing the White House records?

• He claims the records are already public.

• He states that the records have been lost.

• He argues that the records are protected by executive privilege.

• He believes the records are irrelevant.

What types of documents is the House committee interested in obtaining?

• Financial records and tax returns

• Visitor logs, call records, and handwritten notes

• Personal diaries and journals

• Emails and social media posts

Why does the former president's legal team want to block the investigation?

• They think the investigation is biased.

• They claim the investigation is illegitimate.

• They believe the investigation is a waste of time.

• They argue the investigation is too costly.

What legal concept is being used to try to prevent the release of records?

• Attorney-client privilege

• Presidential pardon

• Diplomatic immunity

• Executive privilege

Which event are the records related to that the House committee is investigating?

• The 2020 Presidential Election

• The Paris Climate Agreement

• The January 6th insurrection

• The COVID-19 pandemic response