Defending the “Defender in Chief”: John Yoo on Trump’s Fight for Presidential Power
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- Recorded on July 29, 2020
On the occasion of his new book, Defender in Chief: Donald Trump’s Fight for Presidential Power, Hoover visiting fellow and Berkeley Law School professor John Yoo joins the show to make a spirited case against the criticisms of Donald Trump for his supposed disruption of constitutional rules and norms. The conventional wisdom is that Donald Trump is a threat to the rule of law and the US Constitution. Mainstream media outlets have reported fresh examples of alleged executive overreach or authoritarian White House decisions nearly every day of his presidency. In the 2020 primaries, the candidates have rushed to accuse Trump of destroying our democracy and jeopardizing our nation’s very existence. In his book and on this show, John Yoo argues the opposite: that the Founders would have seen Trump as returning to their vision of presidential power, even at his most controversial and outrageous. It’s a fascinating and often humorous discussion that could not be more timely.
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President Donald Trump, the non-politician. Right Man at the right time...
President Trump is the greatest PRESIDENT THIS COUNTRY'S EVER HAD in HISTORY.
President Trump is a champion!
PRESIDENT TRUMP and VP MIKE PENCE ARE HARD WORKING FOR OUR USA❤️2020.
Amazing discussion...the more it made me love America and to RE-ELECT President Donald Trump...
Yes he is being constantly under attack, these people ought to be ashamed of themselves!!! PERIOD............!!!!!!!
What shame? they dont even have basics ethics
Thanks for defending the Construction of the United States and the President
They not ashame of themselves because they have no standards
They have committed treason! They ought to be afraid of execution.
Pray on him darkforces trying to make him weak,discredited is exhausting. Prayers divine intervention. Holy warriors see pence&Trump God choice.
Trump's not alone in this one. There's lots of US citizen's behind him. Trump in 2020!!!!
Loved the quote, "Trump campaigns like a Populist Demagogue but governs like a constitutional conservative."
Trump doesn't have to be a GOOD man or BAD man, he just has to follow the constitution and do things that are beneficial for the country and he will be re-elected. AMEN!!
I like to compare him to George Patton, I can't remember if it was Eisenhower or FDR who said "George is an SOB but I'm glad he's our SOB"
Also don't get us vaporized
Well put it!!!
But he is a very good man....thank God!!!
Trump didn't fulfill his campaign platform, you know the platform he was elected to carry out.
We need Donald Trump as Next president .
I will tell you,
he will go down on History as one of the greatest president in the history
Donald Trump: an American hero, an ordinary citizen that stepped up and took on the corruption infested swamp of American politics.
It is fantastic to see such people voicing the value of the President ♥️🇺🇸
Value = -10
It is a shame, and the American people should be ashamed of the disrespect shown to President Trump and his family! And to the office of president! Congress should be so ashamed as to bow their heads in Shame! They owe apologies to the entirety of the American people, for their disrespect to the entire nation! For electing to receive payment for jobs they have not done for the people. For the money they spent underhandedly that they had no right to spend, or to put in their pocket! And for the lies they have told about our president and his family, and his administration. And for the lies they have told to the public!
In a nutshell if Trump looses we lose.
Trump has a assigment from God,and God will lead him to save America.
Trump 2020
Protecting our Constitution!
The founders didn’t have a dim view of human nature they had a correct view of human nature
You nailed that fairly & squarely, Dave!
And the genius of them was to create a system of government that works. The system has prevented totalitarian government from happening in this country; therefore, the democrat talk of undermining the constitution is really alarming.
Human nature never changes. The nature of man never changes only the eras and times change!
Quan Le - you said it!
It is at these times when our constitution needs to be upheld and abided by in the most strongest terms to squelch the ignorance of the structure of the Mob!!!
semantics
I'm a non-US citizen with a hobbyist level interest and knowledge of US politics. I'd like to thank you for making your interview to the point and understandable to the layman. The historical views behind current day politics are valuable lessons.
You mean you are not a US citizen...
Your last sentence above revealed that you are wiser than probably 60% of US citizens.
From this interview, I greatly admire John Yoo. He would be an excellent supreme court justice given his respect for the US Constitution.
Trump 2020 come on
I really enjoyed this segment, I wish people could really see that Trump truly loves this country and he loves blacks, whites & all people. Trump is not fake, he tells it as he sees it no matter the race.
You echo my thoughts exactly!
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That is exactly why many politicians on both sides hate and fear him.
Super eye opening conversation. Should be mandated in high school and College....
President Trump really loves this country. Trump is real.
You shall find the truth and the truth shall set you free. Jesus Christ said, "I am the truth, the life, and the way." Thank you, our great POTUS." We are blessed.
This man, John Yo, is a Genius!
I am all ears when he speaks!!!
Thank God for this great man 👏🏼
The western world needs Trump
All our judges should follow the constitution to a "T", without such integrity our government will fall apart. Are we there yet?
What in the world, does Mr. President (Donald Trump’s) ability have to do with him running our Country, I might have to add, his done the best job EVER!!!!
Two intelligent men here.
United States Constitution is the most accurate document which reflects human nature and power.
Yoo’s final statement about why and how so many people from all over the world want to immigrate and live in the United States gives the credibility of his statements in his book credence to our Constitution.
Yes, I agree! The problems we have now are problems of morality and individual conscience.
I’ve always asked people where would they want to live instead. Even when I was a liberal.
This is the best country in the world and is land of opportunity and freedom. That's why so many peoples from other countries wanted to come here. These peoples here have no idea how good they have it. These trouble maker have no idea they never make it in others country they're all be crying I want to home. Dumb trouble maker. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
An excellent interview. I now know more about our Constitution and the separation of powers. President Trump is saving America.
John Yoo, one of the best scholars, many young college students need to listen to your speech!
Fascinating conversation. Always liked Mr. Yoo's legal expertise. I look forward to reading the book. PS Vote to preserve America! Trump 2020
Agree
Truth is essential thanks for sharing Truth REVEALED JUSTICE RESTORED
I didn't know it was possible but I love Trump more.
I say that almost every day !!
Me too...
I didn't even like him when I voted for him. Now I love him.
Sometimes I want him to be dictator!
Thanks to him, we are still surviving... I love him more and dislike his attackers even more.
I like smart men who makes fair judgments and questions that which is hidden.
John Woo is a real intellectual, yet is firmly grounded in reality. I'm quite impressed!
"I don't know why Trump doesn't put Ted Cruz on the Supreme Court". Brilliant. How great that would be.
That last phrase by John Yoo's book gave me a chill. It's so true! It gives me a chill also whenever I watch Trumps' love for the country when he was in his 30s.
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Just want to thank this interviewer & the Hoover Institution for a interview that is intelligent, calm and informative. It was so nice to listen to rational people in politics and the knowledge and truth!
Excellent interview, this is how it should be done with a relaxed friendly atmosphere, with the engaging John Yoo.
This hour long investment, listening to this conversation was time well spent.
Seriously. John Yoo you are an extremely well versed amazing diagnostic in this interview. Your fair examination of the facts and analysis are in line with what America was built on. Great job Mr. Yoo. I'm impressed.
Lift up my eyes to the mountains- where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Let's pray for America, President Trump! 🙏
I really enjoyed John Yoo. Peter Robinson always brings out the best in his guests.
The right answer to me is for leaders to strive for righteousness.
This was amazing. That you John yoo. I feel 10's smarter. I love studying the Constitution. And I'm so glad an expert is speaking out and defending the President. The truth should be heard.
Awesome interview very smart and great American defender of constitution John yoo
If you grow up knowing you are here illegally that's on you.
Opportunities have presented themselves that allow you to fix that.
It is about time that John Yoo was interviewed for his brilliant observations on our government and he gets brownie points for his intersectionality as the Democrats cannot touch him !
Finally you got an interview that is at the heart of our struggle to remove government corruption. Thanks guys
I learned more just watching this video than I ever did in my US History class in High school. This has made me appreciate the constitution a lot more.
Don’t be surprised, Trump is a business guy, uses rules which is the Constitution. I bet he asked what’s my powers? Thus We the People’s Man of the Hour!
Thanks NY, for giving all these brand new gun owners a timely reason to fear democrats, the best gun sales reps of all time.
The Constitution is the most important document ever written and needs to stand until the end of time.
Great interview. God bless this gentleman for truth. From SAfrica
Brilliant minds to listen. Thank you. It solidify my mind on Donald J. Trump. He is a loner in defending the Constitution of this country; .......I will give my vote for the defender to do the right thing the right way and do it right. The truth does sound bitter but it is the truth.
TRUMP 2020
I just bought “Defender In Chief.”
John Yoo is an interesting man to listen to. He is very intelligent.😉
Brilliant interview! One of the best ever by Hoover.
Excellent interview. John definitely comes off a very intelligent and as a pretty solid man, too.
We certainly have many people of strong character in this vast country, WE need to demand that from our officials, elected or not. WE have been very lazy with freedom over the last few decades. I believe we’re at the moment of real choice right now. I choose freedom and Liberty 🗽
Yes we are facing a real present and imminent danger this only true republic on earth!
John is absolutely amazing, truly appreciate this man’s intelligence. Thank you 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
Strange how there are no lefty trolls on intelligent discussions...
Mr. Yoo demonstrated integrity and honesty here.
I love the constitution
The men who fought in military had an agreement and they should be here as Americans. They earned it with their lives.
I just bought “The Federalist Papers.” Thank you. 👍🏼
That said this who grew up pledging allegiance to our flag Have a love for this country that the young people have lost since they took that out of our schools Thank God Donald Trump is president It is his love for this country that makes him a constitutional president
Outstanding talk.
Thank you, Hoover, and John Yoo.
Here..Here
HEAR HEAR !! But I need to ask,
'Will somebody tell him to STOP BANGING on the DAMN DESK!!
Thank you so much for this debate, i don’t remember when was the last time that I’ve actually watched a debate with NO yelling, name calling, insults, reasonable behaviours, I just can’t recall enjoying a TALK between two civilized individuals in a very long time. So thank you for sharing . I am not American, I don’t live in the 🇺🇸, but I am a trump supporter. May the wind continues to be always at his back .
The fbi should be held accountable. Fired and jail time for the fbi and all the others involved
Fantastic talk, I learned much more about the constitution than I had known. Thank you. I'm going to buy your book!
The obsessed folks who are deranged and hate him, are the ones who try to use their power to force hate on him before the multitudes...They will "fall by their own councils!"
What a wonderful interview!! Thank you, professor Yoo, for your elaborating! I’m an immigrant. Can’t agree with you more!
All the people showing thumbs down probably didn’t even listen.
That was absolutely great interview. I'm getting John Too book ASAP " Defender in Chief" it's a stand for our beloved Constitution of the USA❣️
John Yoo
Get the Mans name right he's Mr YOO.
Eilene Kyle. Amen.
More than the documents, it is the ordinary American morality and sense of fairness that Trump is instinctively fighting for. He has never been on the inside of our cultural elites, and so he is still connected to middle American self reliance and patriotism. And is willing to fight any fight to protect his work. Self important spiteful and hilarious, I can't wait to vote for America in November. Keep America Great!
John Yoo is brilliant and the interviewer is great too. Thank you for making this so clear.
I love this! Fact based, calm, respectable discussion... very nice to see. Thank you!
another great lesson! Thank you Mr. Yoo and Mr.Robinson.
WOW!!!! The most insightful discussion of the US Constitution I've seen to date! Bravo! So share worthy!
God be with our great American President and give him strength and perseverance !
Need real Leaders like Trump Love the people not the famous God bless President Elect
That was so wonderful I think I stand an inch taller.
TRUMP 2020 👍🇺🇸❤️👍
John Yoo is a TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT 🙏🏾🇺🇸🙏🏾
Incredible honest discussion I wish everybody could listen to, its an eye opener if you are left or right or in between!
wow what a great interview I really like this fellow Yoo Dan
Really enjoyed this. Very thought-provoking
Thanks John Yoo and Hoover Institution for this informative discussion! Yes, I agree that the younger generation needs to , "LOOK at the RESULTS of the CONSTITUTION! It's been in the long run successful! Separation of powers is a brilliant tool to keep America on track, because we don't know the right answers! That's why so many people want to come to this great nation of AMERICA!! GOD BLESS AMERICA! GOD BLESS PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP!!
Thank you so much for honesty in this report. May God bless you Amen
Great interview, I will buy the book, why for knowledge. Thank you.....
You host intelligent, thoughtful, and interesting conversations Peter Robinson. Carry on.
John Yoo 2024? What a Mensch he is! I just love him.
WE need more of this i like JOHN YOO
Enjoyable discussion.
Proud of you mate a man who admits when he is wrong.Honesty is such a lonely name.ps love from Scotland 🏴 Uk 🇬🇧
What a great host and amazing guest. Peter is the best and John is brilliant and easily understood by schleps like me.
This discussion about our Constitution has really opened my mind as to what my eyes and ears have been seeing and hearing. I will be listening over and over again because I've actually learned. Thank you for letting a layman learn a might bit of the Constitution and the federalist papers. I will be researching the federalist papers alot more closely. God bless both of you. THANX