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Unchecked and Unbalanced: Trump’s Executive Power Moves and the Rule of Law
Feb 13, 2025
Preet Bharara, former US Attorney and host of "Stay Tuned with Preet," joins lawyer George Conway, CNN's Jamie Gangel, and Jonathan Kanter, ex-AAG for Antitrust. They dive into the surge of President Trump's executive orders and the ensuing legal battles. The conversation examines the implications of disregarding court rulings, the erosion of judicial trust, and the potential for a constitutional crisis. They also discuss the balance of power between the branches of government and the chilling effect of presidential immunity on justice.
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- The surge in President Trump's executive orders reflects a concerning trend of undermining checks and balances within the constitutional framework.
- Criticism of judicial rulings by political figures like J.D. Vance raises alarms about potential defiance of court authority, posing risks to the rule of law.
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Executive Orders and Legal Challenges
The discussion highlights the rapid influx of executive orders issued by President Trump, totaling over 61 in a span of weeks, which touch on contentious issues such as birthright citizenship and funding for scientific research. With many of these orders facing legal challenges, more than 40 lawsuits have been filed against them by various states and organizations. Judges have begun to place stays on several of Trump's rulings, indicating a growing pushback against his administration's actions. This legal turmoil raises questions about the consequences when a president chooses to disregard judicial rulings, feeding into the broader narrative of a potential constitutional crisis.
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