Executive Privilege In President Nixon's Court Case

President Nixon tried to use executive privilege for his defense within his court case. He argued for the use of the privilege by stating that his powers cannot be questioned by other branches. He claimed that he has “absolute immunity” from his decision making to be interfered with by any other branch. He also claimed that his privilege should extend to his colleagues. If he does not have to be questioned, then his constituents should not be either since they hold all of his information. President Reagan’s arguments were extremely similar. He argued that he should be allowed executive privilege to protect the republic from the damaging effects of disclosure of secret, executive branch information.