Not Even Mad EP 12 | Michael A. Cohen & Matt Welch - Trump's First Four Days
Jan 23, 2025
Michael A. Cohen, a political columnist and fellow at the Center for Strategic Studies, joins Matt Welch, Editor-at-large for Reason magazine, to dissect the whirlwind first days of Trump's second term. They dig into his controversial executive orders on immigration and civil rights, raising alarms about accountability after political pardons. The discussion also highlights the societal impacts of Trump's policies and offers a humorous take on cultural quirks, mixing insightful analysis with lighthearted banter.
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TikTok Ban and Lawlessness
- Trump's TikTok ban illustrates his disregard for the rule of law.
- The ban, passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court, was ignored by Trump.
Biden and Trump's Use of Power
- Biden and Trump both engaged in questionable uses of executive power.
- Biden declared the ERA ratified, despite legal ambiguities, and did not enforce the TikTok ban.
Trump's Maximalism
- Trump's maximalist approach to executive actions, like the DEI order, is concerning.
- His actions target established diversity and inclusion practices going back to the Lyndon Johnson era.