How legal is Trump's agenda? | Randy Barnett

Georgetown constitutional law professor Randy Barnett discusses the legality of DOGE, Trump's executive orders, and birthright citizenship.

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How legal is Trump's governing agenda? Just asking questions.

Today's guest is Randy Barnett, a Georgetown constitutional law professor who has argued before the Supreme Court, was part of a legal team that challenged the constitutionality of Obamacare, is a contributor to The Volokh Conspiracy blog hosted at Reason, and is the author of several books, most recently the memoir A Life for Liberty: The Making of an American Originalist. In this week's episode, Barnett discusses the legality of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the various federal injunctions and restraining orders issued against the Trump administration, and whether libertarians should celebrate or be concerned about President Donald Truamp and Elon Musk's methods for slashing government. He also explains why he thinks Trump's executive order rescinding birthright citizenship for the children of unauthorized immigrants might triumph before the Supreme Court.

JAQ with John Cochrane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb26KjbL5T8&list=PLBuns9Evn1w9K02WT8x-gzSI-UdeeXFG9&index=2&pp=iAQB

Is Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) constitutional?
Can Trump legally rescind birthright citizenship?
Will the Supreme Court uphold Trump's executive orders?
How are federal courts blocking Trump's policies?
Should libertarians support Trump's government-cutting agenda?
What does constitutional law say about executive power?
How has Randy Barnett influenced major Supreme Court cases?
What role does Elon Musk play in government downsizing?
Is Trump's legal strategy effective against bureaucratic overreach?
What legal challenges could Trump's second-term agenda face?