
The Beat with Ari Melber
BONUS: Ari Melber x Peter Navarro interview
Sep 25, 2023
Peter Navarro, former Trump advisor, joins Ari Melber for a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss legal battles involving privilege claims, cooperation with subpoenas, and negotiations with the January 6th committee. They also delve into the Electoral Count Act, the seriousness of the legal process, and the strategy for a fair vote count.
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- The legislative branch should not have the power to compel a White House aide to testify, as it goes against the historical precedent of executive privilege, compromising effective presidential decision-making.
- If a sitting president can strip a predecessor of executive privilege, it sets a dangerous precedent that infringes on constitutional separation of powers, which has severe implications for the future.
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The Importance of Testifying Before Congress and Separation of Powers
The podcast episode explores the significance of testifying before Congress and the concept of separation of powers. The guest, a former White House aide, discusses his conviction for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena and his intention to appeal the case. He asserts that the legislative branch should not have the power to compel a White House aide to testify, as it goes against the historical precedent of executive privilege. He argues that without constitutional separation of powers, effective presidential decision-making is compromised.
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