Andrew Rudalevich

In this engaging conversation, Andrew Rudalevige, a UCL Politics professor who specializes in American political institutions, dives deep into the troubling phenomena of Donald Trump's leadership style. He highlights how Trump’s defiance of court rulings and the use of executive orders threatens checks and balances. The discussion also critiques the Supreme Court's role in empowering presidential authority, suggesting a shift towards a quasi-monarchical system. Rudalevige raises critical questions about the future of democracy in this unprecedented political landscape.