The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2720 Birthright Citizenship and Other Terrible Ideas
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Dec 25, 2025 Brion McClanahan, a historian with expertise in American constitutional history, dives into riveting topics. He predicts the Supreme Court's upcoming decision on birthright citizenship might limit it to those under legal jurisdiction. Brion critiques Trump's governance style, expressing concerns about federal overreach. He discusses the need for conservatives to rethink their approach to government, champions federalism, and analyzes the political landscape around figures like J.D. Vance and Mike Pence. His insights spark a captivating conversation about the future of American politics.
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Trump As A Lincolnian, Not A Federalist
- Brion McClanahan sees Trump as a Lincolnian who boosts federal power rather than a principled federalist reformer.
- That makes using the federal government to 'own the libs' predictable but unlikely to produce lasting dismantling of federal power.
Cleaning House Risks Future Retaliation
- McClanahan warns that cleaning house without dismantling institutions invites retaliation when the other party returns to power.
- He argues the opposition must remain vocal to preserve constitutional principles and federalism.
Keep Federalism Front And Center
- Keep federalism and state's-rights arguments visible even when partisan politics pushes other priorities.
- Persisting with these principles preserves options for restoring constitutional balance later.
