Trump Formally Asserts Executive Privilege in Legal Fight Over Kennedy Center's Closure

TL;DR

President Trump has formally invoked executive privilege over certain records related to the Kennedy Center.
The records are sought by Rep. Joyce Beatty as part of her legal challenge to the president's plan to close the center for renovations.
The White House claims the privilege protects communications concerning the president's duties and the institution's functioning.
Justice Department lawyers accuse Beatty of conducting a 'fishing expedition' and raising separation-of-powers concerns.
Executive privilege is not absolute and can be overcome by a showing of need.
The lawsuit also challenges the proposed renaming of the center and the closure plan.
A federal judge previously blocked the center's closure and ordered Trump's name removed from the facade.
Beatty's lawyers allege the Justice Department is improperly asserting a blanket privilege.

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