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Does Trump have the power to declare a national emergency to get border wall funding?

Does Trump have the power to declare a national emergency to get border wall funding?

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar


Does Trump have the power to declare a national emergency to get border wall funding?

FromThe Trump Trials: Sidebar

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Can a president choose to invoke emergency powers whenever he wants? Liza Goitein of the Brennan Center for Justice explains the extent of Trump's power in states of emergency. The Post's Philip Rucker breaks down the challenges of border wall politics.
Released:
Jan 11, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

“Can He Do That?” is The Washington Post’s politics podcast, exploring the powers and limitations of the American presidency, and what happens when they're tested. Led by host Allison Michaels, each episode asks a new question about this extraordinary moment in American history and answers with insight into how our government works, how to understand ongoing events, and the implications when branches of government collide.