In this insightful conversation, Harvard law professor Jack Goldsmith, a former Assistant Attorney General, delves into the looming implications of a second Trump presidency. He analyzes Trump's ambitions to reshape federal control, highlighting the potential risks to constitutional governance and the rule of law. Goldsmith discusses the evolving power of presidential pardons and the erosion of checks and balances, emphasizing the critical role of Congress and civil servant independence in maintaining democratic integrity amidst political pressures.

Harvard Law professor Jack Goldsmith joins Preet to discuss Trump's immunity from criminal prosecution. They delve into Supreme Court arguments, mistrials, legal strategies, presidential immunity nuances, and the balance of accountability and presidential prerogatives.

From April 28, 2018: On Thursday, former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates hosted a conference at Georgetown Law on the future of American democracy. Matt Axelrod, Bob Bauer, John Bellinger, Jack Goldsmith, and Don Verrilli participated in a panel on the norms that govern contacts between the White House and the Justice Department, how the Trump administration has broken them, and what can be done to protect the Justice Department’s independence in this administration and future ones.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ignatius, a Washington Post columnist known for his insights on national security, joins Jack Goldsmith, a co-founder of Lawfare and expert in law and policy. They delve into Kash Patel's controversial role in the Trump administration, exploring his influence during the transition to Biden. The discussion examines Patel's various actions, the dynamics of the deep state, and the challenges faced by intelligence officials. Ignatius and Goldsmith shed light on the tensions within the executive branch and the broader implications for U.S. governance.

Jack Goldsmith, a Harvard Law professor and co-founder of Lawfare, joins the conversation to delve into the intricate web of Trump’s legal challenges. Goldsmith discusses his op-ed critiquing the Justice Department’s filings in the Jan. 6 case, emphasizing the need for transparency. The dialogue also covers ongoing litigation across multiple states, the implications of the 60-day rule during elections, and the balance between legal integrity and public perception. Prepare for insights sprinkled with humor about pirates and paperwork!

Legal scholars Jack Goldsmith and Bob Bauer discuss the need to reform the Insurrection Act, highlighting the historical context, recent crises, and recommendations for reform. They emphasize the balance of presidential authority, the importance of clearer terms and limits on executive power, and the necessity for congressional oversight to prevent misuse. The discussion explores judicial review, procedural reforms, and steps to ensure proper military use under the Act.

Experts in conflict resolution, constitutional law, and international relations discuss the escalating conflict in Yemen, exploring legal justifications for US military operations against Houthi rebels. They delve into the process of reporting military deployments, recent executive branch practice in understanding legal theory, and the scope of self-defense in strikes. They also analyze potential justifications for military intervention in Yemen and the administration's reliance on creative statutory interpretations without congressional authorization.

Legal expert on war powers issues, Jack Goldsmith, discusses President Obama's aggressive approach to initiating overseas conflicts and his expansion of war powers. The podcast analyzes Obama's interpretation of executive power, military commissions, detention without trial, and the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). It also explores Obama's views on war powers, including his broad view of constitutional power and expansion of statutory authorization in cases like Libya and Syria.

It's been almost a year since Trump lost the presidency and over nine months since a new administration and a new congressional majority took power. We’re moving further and further away from Trump's controversial use of presidential authorities, and it seems like we've lost momentum in the push for systemic changes to prevent future abuses. Fortunately, some people are still pushing. Natalie Orpett sat down with Bob Bauer, former White House counsel to President Obama, and Jack Goldsmith, former assistant attorney general in President Bush’s Office of Legal Counsel. Together, they are the authors of the book, “After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency,” which was published in fall 2020. They've now joined together again to start a new organization, the Presidential Reform Project, which proposes a bipartisan blueprint for reconstructing the presidency. They talked about their recommendations for reform, including a few that they've added to their list since writing their book; about what's going on in Congress and the executive branch right now; and they explained why they believe that it really is still possible to implement some of their reforms.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 11 years ago. Bobby Chesney, Jack Goldsmith and Ben started a national security law blog called Lawfare. Focused, almost exclusively on issues related to the US government's reaction to 9/11 and the reactions to those government policies and the legal justifications for them in its early days, Lawfare was largely unknown to the general public outside of national security lawyers inside the U S government Lawfare didn't even have a podcast.Jack and Ben joined me to talk through these origins of Lawfare, it's intimate connection to 9/11 and its aftermath, and the importance of analyzing these issues at the intersection of national security, law, and policy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.