DOJ Asks Federal Judge To Block New York Subpoena For Trump's Taxes

DOJ Asks Federal Judge To Block New York Subpoena For Trump's Taxes

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The video discusses a subpoena for President Trump's tax returns, filed by Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance, seeking eight years of returns as part of an investigation into alleged hush money payments. Trump's lawyers argue against the subpoena, claiming a sitting president cannot be criminally investigated. Vance counters that Trump is trying to create a new privilege. The DOJ has requested a hold on the subpoena while it considers intervening, and a judge has granted a stay in the case.

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How did Vance respond to Trump's claim about a new presidential tax return privilege?

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What action did a judge take earlier in the week regarding the case?

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