“Executive privilege” refers to the right of the U.S. President to withhold information from other branches of government, primarily for reasons related to national security or sensitive internal deliberations. This concept is rooted in the idea of separation of powers, allowing the executive branch to operate independently in certain areas. However, the scope and limits of executive privilege remain contentious. It became particularly prominent during events like the Watergate scandal, where President Nixon sought to shield conversations from judicial scrutiny. The balance between transparency and confidentiality continues to be debated in American politics.