ADArticle IX gives Trump the power to ignore congressional subpoenas and to block witnesses from testifying. (Trump’s latest exercise of Article IX powers came Monday; George Kent, a deputy assistant secretary of state, failed to show up for a deposition before three House committees.) Article XI exempts Trump from turning over his tax returns, no matter how many laws or court orders say otherwise. You can’t impeach me — I impeach you! Trump’s extra-constitutional antics have set off court battles that will, by design, outlast any impeachment inquiry.

Source: Washington Post October 07, 2019 22:24 UTC