Presidential Power in the First 100 Days

April 30 marks 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term. Over the past three months, the president has issued more than 100 executive orders that aim to bypass Congress and change policy through unilateral action. His administration imposed sweeping tariffs on every country in the world, withdrew the United States from the World Health Organization, and declared a national emergency at the southern border. It purported to rewrite election rules and end birthright citizenship. It is attacking major law firms. And much more.

But has this flurry of orders effected fundamental change? There are already 46 challenges to executive orders pending in court, and the administration has had no outright victory in any of them. Judges appointed by presidents of both parties have put the brakes on Trump’s plan for change. Will the courts continue to thwart his lawless agenda?

Join the Brennan Center virtually or in person on Wednesday, April 30, at 3 p.m. ET for a discussion with experts about what these three months have made clear about the Trump administration’s priorities and what might lie ahead.

00:00 Introduction
03:00 The Imperial Presidency
07:10 Immigration Policy – Trump vs Reagan
10:40 National Emergencies and Emergency Powers
17:30 The Power of Congress vs Emergency Declarations
20:56 Executive Power and Voting
25:50 Big Money in Politics and Conflicts of Interest
29.51 The Threat to Soft Power
32:20 What Can Be Done?
37:16 Constitutional Crisis?
40:45 Major Questions Doctrine and Presidential Immunity
44:49 Public Protests and Approval Ratings
51:23 One Thing to Walk Away With

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