

How Russell Vought's 'radical constitutionalism' could spark a constitutional crisis
Feb 12, 2025
Russell Vought, former head of Trump's Office of Management and Budget, passionately discusses his views on 'radical constitutionalism,' advocating for presidential power to dismantle federal agencies. Damon Linker, a political science lecturer, provides insight into how Vought's ideas could provoke a constitutional crisis. They explore the impact of executive authority on independent agencies, the complex relationship between judicial oversight and presidential power, and the potential shifts in American governance stemming from Vought's radical interpretations.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Vought's Vision: Redefining Federal Authority
01:50 • 7min
Exploring the Impact of Radical Constitutionalism on Governance
09:04 • 3min
Exploring Radical Constitutionalism and Its Origins
12:10 • 2min
Examining Presidential Power: Vought's Confirmation Hearings
13:44 • 4min
Russell Vought and Radical Constitutionalism
17:56 • 15min
Radical Constitutionalism and Executive Power
33:24 • 16min