“This case seems bound for the Supreme Court,” he said. The Supreme Court is dominated by five Republican appointees, two of them named by Mr. Trump. But earlier Supreme Court cases in which presidents sought to avoid providing evidence did not break along partisan lines. The Nixon case led to his resignation in the face of mounting calls for his impeachment. v. Nixon established that documents reflecting the most sensitive presidential discussions can be subpoenaed,” Professor Strauss said.

Source: New York Times November 06, 2019 01:41 UTC