Richard Painter
Former chief White House ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush and current University of Minnesota law professor, appearing to discuss ethics and presidential gifts.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 7min
A Rolex, a gold bar, a trade deal and the ethics of presidential gifts
Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer for George W. Bush and a law professor, dives into the controversy surrounding gifts given to President Trump by Swiss executives. He raises concerns about potential quid pro quo implications linked to a tariff reduction deal. Painter explains constitutional limits on foreign gifts and contrasts current practices with those in past administrations. He emphasizes the importance of ethics rules in maintaining public trust and safeguarding government integrity.
Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 23min
Trump picks RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard & Matt Gaetz
Guests include Richard Painter, former chief White House ethics lawyer, sharing insights on Trump's controversial cabinet picks, and Vincent Oshana, a commentator, who discusses the ripple effects of these selections. Fitness guru Jillian Michaels highlights RFK Jr.'s focus on public health, while Joe Walsh questions Tulsi Gabbard's loyalty amid accusations of foreign ties. Omar Baddar dives into the implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing the complexities in U.S. foreign policy. The conversation sharpens the focus on loyalty, power dynamics, and potential impacts of these appointments.
