Stay Tuned with Preet Can Trump Do Whatever He Wants?
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Sep 2, 2025 A timely discussion explores President Trump's controversial deployment of National Guard troops in major cities like D.C. and Los Angeles. The speakers delve into the legal implications of these maneuvers and question the constitutional limits of presidential power. Political tensions with state governors and the erosion of checks and balances are examined, alongside the rising threats to democratic principles. Activism around due process and the philosophical clash between fairness and results add depth to this engaging dialogue.
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D.C. Legal Exceptionalism
- D.C. is legally distinct because the president has broader authority there under home rule and federal control.
- That distinction makes threats to federalize police in Chicago and other cities legally harder to execute.
Pushing Legal Boundaries Works
- Trump can exploit legal loopholes and push boundaries, sometimes with court success, to expand federal force roles.
- Joyce Vance warns that his willingness to ignore limits makes further aggressive actions plausible.
Troop Moves Could Be Politically Timed
- Political motives may drive troop placements ahead of elections and risk normalizing federal intimidation.
- Vance and Bharara note that early moves could reach the Supreme Court and set long-term precedents.