The Intelligence from The Economist Barr, none: the White House’s defiance
May 3, 2019
Join John Fasman, Washington correspondent, and Ludwig Ziegler, U.S. technology editor, as they dive into a brewing constitutional crisis sparked by the Attorney General's defiance of Congress. They discuss the implications of this power struggle on executive oversight. Ziegler shares insights on Mark Zuckerberg's shift towards a privacy-centric Facebook, exploring challenges in balancing user privacy with advertising revenue. The conversation also touches on the Vietnamese community's unexpected acceptance in anti-immigrant Eastern Europe, showcasing a brighter side amidst adversity.
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White House Defiance
- Attorney General William Barr's refusal to testify before the House Judiciary Committee is part of a larger pattern of White House defiance.
- This behavior raises concerns about a potential constitutional crisis.
Trump's Two-Pronged Strategy
- Trump's strategy involves fighting public battles against Democrats.
- He also aims to delay legal processes, hoping the issues become less relevant by the 2020 election.
Heated Senate Testimony
- Barr's Senate testimony was contentious, particularly his exchange with Senator Kamala Harris.
- He seemed to downplay the political aspects of congressional oversight.