Deepak Gupta, founding principal at Gupta-Wessler LLP and a former senior counsel at the CFPB, discusses the implications of the unitary executive theory and its potential to grant unprecedented powers to the presidency. He explores the erosion of agency independence and the challenges faced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under the current administration. Gupta also addresses significant upcoming legal battles, particularly regarding the firing of a key NLRB chair and the risks of an 'imperial presidency' in today's political landscape.

Deepak Gupta, the founding principal of Gupta-Wessler LLP and former senior counsel at the CFPB, dives into the implications of a new conservative legal theory invoked by Trump's administration. Gupta analyzes the potential for an 'imperial presidency' through the unitary executive theory and its challenges at the Supreme Court. He discusses the crucial role of the CFPB in consumer protection and highlights ongoing legal battles concerning agency independence. The conversation raises urgent questions about the balance of power in governance as political dynamics shift.