Trump Files Lawsuit to Avoid Jan. 6 Commission Subpoena

Former President Donald Trump is suing a House committee investigating the Jan. 6 incident. Attack on the US Capitol trying to block subpoena requiring him to testify.

“President Trump, as a former president of the United States, has absolute immunity from being compelled to testify about his actions as president before Congress or its committees,” the lawsuit filed Friday said. Therefore, the subpoena is invalid, illegal, and unenforceable.” Comparable departments of government. ”

Other presidents have also “voluntarily agreed to testify or produce documents in response to congressional subpoenas, but have never been coerced by a president or former president to do so.” .

In a statement provided to CBS News on Friday night, Trump’s attorney David A. Warrington said:

He said the former president “worked with the Commission in a good faith effort to resolve these concerns consistent with the separation of executive privileges and powers,” but that the panel “pursued a political path.” President Trump has no choice,” he said. ”

The committee voted to issue a subpoena to Trump at the final hearing It formally did so last month, ahead of the midterm elections, and demanded testimony from the former president. I planned it,” he claims.

They said Trump would have to testify in the Capitol or in a video conference “before or after” November 14, continuing for several days if necessary.

The letter also outlined a wide range of requests for documents, including personal communications between Trump and members of Congress and extremist groups.

The lawsuit comes at a time when Trump is expected to start his third presidential campaign next week.