Professor of lauper he served in all three branches of the federal government to the Justice Department office of legal counsel, and the Senate Judiciary committee and Justice Clarence thomas prayed the previous books include crisis and command a history of executive power from George Washington to george w. Bush. His newest book the subject of todays discussion is titled defend her in chief, Donald Trumps fight for president ial power. John thanks for joining us today. Spivey entrance. Guest thanks adam and thank you its hard to believe ive been a scholar here for almost 20 years. I think im one of the oldest people on the staff. Its great to be here again to talk about a book and it would not be possible without having relationships like those i have aei. So terrific lets jump into the book. The end of the books introduction you summarize the overall argument and theme of the book. You say that President Trump has returned to the framers original vision of the presidency as an office
Works. All programs are also available as podcasts. It is great to talk with you. It seems to me that Melania Trump is the most mysterious, if thats true . Guest i certainly do. Thats why i set out to do this because i thought there was a strange fact of information. I remember turning to the editor of the news room saying it his wife is in emigrants especially at the time so i started making calls and it was shocking how little was known about the basic biographical information. Why did we know so little about Melania Trump . Melania trump . Guest theres a bunch of different reasons. Right around the time that whole area also she wants it that way. People said i got the call dont talk to anybody. People make a lot of assumptions about heard that you discovered not to be true. Talk about those. Guest because we didnt see her on the campaign trail is kind of dismissed her as if she isnt a player. She does have an influence on her husband. After a rally complicated in the car. She would
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