But he also says that it is not for the district court to decide what application of subpoenas is “improper”; rather, he claims that because the presidency is an elected office, it is for the American people “to decide whether a President’s views on such topics and the policies that result from those views are ‘improper.'”
What a dumb fucking argument. People elected the president, so he should be allowed to do whatever he wants.
What a dumb fucking argument. People elected the president, so he should be allowed to do whatever he wants.
Welcome to Unitary Executive Theory…a fancy-sounding way to say “dictator”.
Funny how this theory only applies to Republicans
Well, they coined it, and it only happened because Mitch held up Garlands nomination along with hundreds of lower courts.
So really, this is all Obamas fault for not pushing back against that harder (partial /s). Thanks Obama.
I thought we already did that? HIPAA rules should still apply and what business does any elected official have looking at somebody’s medical records?
HIPAA doesn’t typically apply to the government
An argument so stupid that the financial situation of the judges who made it should definitely be looked into.
And yet Republicans make that argument [1] constantly.
[1] Argument only applicable for Republican Presidents, of course.