Deborah Pearlstein, a legal expert from Princeton University, dives into the spectacle of Donald Trump's executive orders on his inauguration day. She explores whether these actions were truly about governance or just performance. The conversation covers the legal intricacies surrounding issues like the TikTok ban and environmental policies under new leadership. Pearlstein also discusses the unpredictable relationship between Trump's administration and a conservative Supreme Court, raising questions about birthright citizenship and executive power.

Legal experts Harold Koh, Deborah Pearlstein, and Matthew Waxman discuss Trump v. United States and the National Security Constitution, exploring implications of executive power, presidential immunity, checks and balances, and calls for structural reforms to strengthen Congress in national security matters.

Deborah Pearlstein, a constitutional law expert and Director of the Program in Law and Public Policy at Princeton University, dives into Trump’s bold executive actions on his inauguration day. She critiques whether these moves were substantive governance changes or mere spectacles for his supporters. The discussion highlights the implications of Trump's executive orders on birthright citizenship and environmental policies, while also examining the evolving role of advocacy and the judiciary in shaping these controversial policies.