The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 776 - Executive Time!
May 8, 2019
The conversation kicks off with President Trump's assertion of executive privilege over the unredacted Mueller report, igniting debates on the balance of powers. Tensions rise as Congressional Democrats push back, threatening contempt charges against the attorney general. The discussion also delves into historical precedents of executive privilege and its implications for transparency. Adding a twist, the podcast touches on Trump's financial struggles versus his image as a successful businessman, and wraps up with an insightful analysis of political responses to anti-Semitism.
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Executive Privilege Invoked
- President Trump asserted executive privilege over the unredacted Mueller report.
- This shields hidden portions from Congress, setting up a separation of powers fight.
Fast and Furious Parallel
- Similar to the Fast and Furious scandal during the Obama administration.
- Obama used executive privilege to shield Eric Holder, which a judge later overturned.
Vagaries of Executive Privilege
- Executive privilege is a vague area of law with few judicial rulings.
- It's formally acknowledged but not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.