In the Watergate Scandal, special prosecutor Leon Jaworski subpoenaed recordings of conversations between President Richard Nixon and his associates. Nixon released redacted transcripts of the conversations, but not the recordings, citing executive privilege. The case went before the Supreme Court.
A modern political action would be the revolution of workers. Many people believed this statement would be the rallying cry for individuals who supported the Communist way of life. Many felt that it signaled an end to global capitalism.