Strict Scrutiny The Lawlessness, Chaos, & Cruelty of Trump 2.0
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Feb 3, 2025 The hosts dive deep into Trump's controversial dismissals of inspectors general, revealing a troubling pattern of lawlessness. They dissect the chaotic fallout within the Justice Department and examine the implications of executive orders targeting the transgender community. The discussion also covers a tragic plane crash linked to regulatory rollbacks and critiques the impact of private interests on government integrity. Tackling voting rights and the recent election disputes in North Carolina and Wisconsin adds to the urgency of these pressing issues.
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Trump Fires Inspectors General
- Trump fired many Inspectors General (IGs), important government watchdogs.
- Some of these IGs were Trump's own appointees, highlighting an escalation from his first term.
Unitary Executive Theory Concerns
- The legality of Trump's IG firings is debatable, even with a clear statute.
- Right-leaning commentators and the unitary executive theory raise concerns about potential court outcomes.
NLRB Quorum Loss
- Trump fired NLRB member Gwyn Wilcox, leaving the board without a quorum.
- This prevents the NLRB from enforcing labor laws, contradicting his campaign promises about supporting workers.
