The Commentary Magazine Podcast Trump's Constitutional Outrages
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Aug 26, 2025 The discussion dives into the Trump administration's controversial executive actions, including firing a Federal Reserve board member and establishing a federal police force. Concerns about the erosion of political norms are highlighted, alongside critiques of attempts to manipulate free speech and the role of independent bodies. The speakers reflect on leadership dynamics during this turbulent era, explore implications for future elections, and even recommend a thrilling film centered on whistleblowers and corporate battles.
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Attack On Fed Independence
- John Podhoretz argues Trump's move to remove Fed member Lisa Cook is a pretext to intimidate independent officials.
- He warns this challenges the Fed's quasi-independence and risks politicizing monetary institutions.
Flag Order Is Performative And Unconstitutional
- Christine Rosen and John note Trump's flag-burning executive order is unconstitutional and performative.
- They say criminalizing flag burning would require a constitutional amendment, not an order.
Rely On Courts To Check Overreach
- Abe Greenwald stresses courts have been the last restraint and will continue to check executive overreach.
- Monitor litigation and support judicial review to push back on unconstitutional executive actions.
