A battle has been brewing between President Trump and the judicial system as courts delay some of the administration's rapid fire executive orders. WSJ’s Jess Bravin joins Ryan Knutson and Molly Ball to discuss the recent clashes between Trump and the courts. Further Reading: - Chief Justice Roberts Criticizes Trump’s Call to Impeach Judges - Trump Escalates Push Against Legal Norms - A Presidency of Upheaval Emboldens Trump Further Listening: - A New Phase in Trump’s Immigration Fight - Trump 2.0: The Uncertainty Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hi, Molly.
Hey, Ryan. Are you ready to talk about all the hot court action this week?
Yes. Have you picked your team?
My team? You know I don't take sides. No, I'm talking about March Madness. March Madness. Oh, Ryan, I'm way too much of a nerd for that. I was talking about the judicial branch. Nerds love basketball too, Molly. Not this nerd. Sorry.
Right. Okay. The court. Yeah. The Supreme Court. The judicial branch. There is a lot going on there too right now.
There is indeed. It's really heating up.
Did you see this statement from the chief justice?
I did see it. A pretty remarkable statement this week from the Supreme Court chief justice, John Roberts, who, you know, was nominated by a conservative president, generally votes with the conservatives on the court. But this statement essentially was calling out President Trump.
Is there a showdown coming between the executive branch and the judiciary?
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