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Trump's Power and the Rule of Law: Mike Davis Interview(Frontline)
YouTube PBS Frontline ^ | April 4, 2025 | Mike Davis

Posted on 09/01/2025 3:57:33 AM PDT by tired&retired

Must watch interview with Attorney Mike Davis.

Mike Davis is the founder and president of the Article III Project. He previously served as chief counsel for nominations to Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, advising on the selection of federal judges and executive branch appointees.

The following interview was conducted by Mike Wiser for FRONTLINE on April 4, 2025.


TOPICS: Conspiracy
KEYWORDS: lawfare; r
This guy is really good. Glad he is on Trump's side.
1 posted on 09/01/2025 3:57:33 AM PDT by tired&retired
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Mike Davis’ interview with FRONTLINE was titled “Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law” and discussed his views on the Trump administration’s impact, including its executive orders, relationship with the DOJ, and the unitary executive theory, all within the context of the rule of law. Davis, who founded the Article III Project, also touched on Trump’s approach to the courts and law firms, as well as broader issues of presidential power and constitutional structure.
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The interview covered specific actions and policies of the Trump administration, such as executive orders and cuts to USAID inspectors general.
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Davis discussed the constitutional theory that concentrates power in a single executive, a concept central to his work with the Article III Project.

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The conversation addressed Trump’s actions concerning the judiciary, including the federal courts and the Supreme Court, and the broader relationship between the president and the courts.

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A significant theme was the stress on the constitutional structure and the question of whether actions constitute the rule of law or “royal decrees”.
Legal and Political Strategy:
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Davis’s role as a former chief counsel for Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley provided a lens on the selection of federal appointees and executive branch actions.


2 posted on 09/01/2025 4:24:20 AM PDT by Liz (May you be in Heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead (Irish blessing))
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To: tired&retired

Davis is the perfect reason that PDJT’s fire on Sen Grassley is unfounded. The fire should be directed at Democrats and this engaging in Lawfare.

Gwjack

P.S. The military have an expression where soldiers fire upon their team mates - fragging. PDJT should quit fragging (Grassley, Massie, Paul,etc.) and focus on the enemy.


3 posted on 09/01/2025 4:26:06 AM PDT by gwjack (May God give America His richest blessings.)
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RINOs are Trump’s teammates? No.


4 posted on 09/01/2025 4:57:58 AM PDT by stanne (Because they were mesmerized by Obama, the man for whom this was named, whose name they left out of )
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Thanks Liz for posting the summary.

I’ve always liked Mike Davis as he is like a bull in a china shop, always charging forward.


5 posted on 09/01/2025 5:11:28 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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I agree that sometimes Trump burns bridges by attacking those who support him.


6 posted on 09/01/2025 5:13:31 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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The frontline interview with S Bannon wa very good. Same series.

Was looking for commentary before putting it on.

“Trump is wrong!!!” Twice in five posts

It is so tiresome. It’s so ignorant.

In three years look at this post. Pick apart little things he does that are wrong. It’s so naggy.

I will watch this video trying to tune out negative bags


7 posted on 09/01/2025 5:46:12 AM PDT by stanne (Because they were mesmerized by Obama, the man for whom this was named, whose name they left out of )
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“I agree that sometimes Trump burns bridges by attacking those who support him.”

Like endorsing Linseed Grahamnesty or spend-miester in pork bills like Grassley is on AG bills, and yet won’t move President Trump’s blue slips nominees. The examples are countless.

The Great Compromise strikes again.


8 posted on 09/01/2025 5:51:58 AM PDT by quantim (Victory is not relative, it is absolute.)
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Embracing amnesty, poor decisions and entanglements in foreign affairs. Who’s the RINO?


9 posted on 09/01/2025 6:01:17 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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>> "In three years look at this post. Pick apart little things he does that are wrong. It’s so naggy." <<

No, it's not naggy.
It's called "Freedom of speech"
Why does it annoy you so bad, if somebody has a different point of view on certain issues?
Do you agree 100% on everything President Trump does or says?

10 posted on 09/01/2025 6:16:40 AM PDT by ANKE69 (The fact that I am Jewish barely makes 20 in my long list of faults" Zelensky in 2019 )
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This video must be very pro Trump. Or you didn’t watch it One of the two or both


11 posted on 09/01/2025 6:18:40 AM PDT by stanne (Because they were mesmerized by Obama, the man for whom this was named, whose name they left out of )
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Dems are not teammates.


12 posted on 09/01/2025 6:20:42 AM PDT by gwjack (May God give America His richest blessings.)
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While it is very pro Trump, it is very common sense legal opinion.

I am pro Trump, but I am more a common sense realist. Trump just tends to be the same.

I am not blind to Trumps faults, but he is still the best person for the job.


13 posted on 09/01/2025 6:26:36 AM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings )
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To: stanne
Don't change the subject.
I was talking about YOUR " naggy" comment.

>> "In three years look at this post. Pick apart little things he does that are wrong. It’s so naggy." <<
14 posted on 09/01/2025 6:52:48 AM PDT by ANKE69 (The fact that I am Jewish barely makes 20 in my long list of faults" Zelensky in 2019 )
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