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    Trump's promise to resist oversight by Congress sets up clash that could last years

    by Noah Bierman and Chris Megerian, Los Angeles Times Apr 24, 2019 4 minutes

    WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump vowed Wednesday to fight a host of congressional efforts to scrutinize his conduct, business and policies, opening the path toward a constitutional clash that could last for the rest of his term or longer.

    "We're fighting all the subpoenas," Trump told reporters, ascribing partisan motives to Democrats who control the House of Representatives and are eager to retake the White House in 2020.

    "The only way they can luck out is by constantly going after me on nonsense," he said.

    The strategy fits Trump's instincts to escalate fights, blow up precedent and push the limits of his authority. But it also strikes a contrast with his posture early in his term, when the White House

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