Defending the “Defender in Chief”: John Yoo on Trump’s Fight for Presidential Power
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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Yes he is being constantly under attack, these people ought to be ashamed of themselves!!! PERIOD............!!!!!!!
@venusreena2532
3 жыл бұрын
What shame? they dont even have basics ethics
@carolynnorris2861
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for defending the Construction of the United States and the President
@linglam1170
3 жыл бұрын
They not ashame of themselves because they have no standards
@gigiis526
3 жыл бұрын
They have committed treason! They ought to be afraid of execution.
@ancientonessanctuary1139
3 жыл бұрын
Pray on him darkforces trying to make him weak,discredited is exhausting. Prayers divine intervention. Holy warriors see pence&Trump God choice.
It is fantastic to see such people voicing the value of the President ♥️🇺🇸
@karagi101
3 жыл бұрын
Value = -10
PRESIDENT TRUMP and VP MIKE PENCE ARE HARD WORKING FOR OUR USA❤️2020.
President Trump is a champion!
Fascinating conversation. Always liked Mr. Yoo's legal expertise. I look forward to reading the book. PS Vote to preserve America! Trump 2020
@cynthiapittman452
3 жыл бұрын
Agree
@cynthiapittman452
3 жыл бұрын
Truth is essential thanks for sharing Truth REVEALED JUSTICE RESTORED
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!
I will tell you, he will go down on History as one of the greatest president in the history
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!!!!
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.
@MomentsDivine
3 жыл бұрын
You echo my thoughts exactly!
@sherrybielma1934
3 жыл бұрын
God bless our wonderful President Donald John Trump 🥀❤️❤️🌹❤️🥀🌹🌹🌹🥀🌹❤️🌹🌹🌹❤️
@sanfranciscolive8236
3 жыл бұрын
That is exactly why many politicians on both sides hate and fear him.
@irasemakunkle7056
3 жыл бұрын
Super eye opening conversation. Should be mandated in high school and College....
@thepeoplespage2381
3 жыл бұрын
President Trump really loves this country. Trump is real.
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!!
@bambubi1
3 жыл бұрын
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"
@mikebattista9570
3 жыл бұрын
Also don't get us vaporized
@headebanievicz713
3 жыл бұрын
Well put it!!!
@thommysides4616
3 жыл бұрын
But he is a very good man....thank God!!!
@sjr7822
3 жыл бұрын
Trump didn't fulfill his campaign platform, you know the platform he was elected to carry out.
Loved the quote, "Trump campaigns like a Populist Demagogue but governs like a constitutional conservative."
Amazing discussion...the more it made me love America and to RE-ELECT President Donald Trump...
From this interview, I greatly admire John Yoo. He would be an excellent supreme court justice given his respect for the US Constitution.
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 🗽
@gdaqian
3 жыл бұрын
Yes we are facing a real present and imminent danger this only true republic on earth!
This man, John Yo, is a Genius! I am all ears when he speaks!!! Thank God for this great man 👏🏼
President Donald Trump, the non-politician. Right Man at the right time...
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
Trump 2020 Protecting our Constitution!
Donald Trump: an American hero, an ordinary citizen that stepped up and took on the corruption infested swamp of American politics.
Awesome interview very smart and great American defender of constitution John yoo
I didn't know it was possible but I love Trump more.
@MomentsDivine
3 жыл бұрын
I say that almost every day !!
@marianlynch4829
3 жыл бұрын
Me too...
@jackmaher4466
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't even like him when I voted for him. Now I love him.
@MC-br1gk
3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I want him to be dictator!
@sharonsuite4022
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to him, we are still surviving... I love him more and dislike his attackers even more.
An excellent interview. I now know more about our Constitution and the separation of powers. President Trump is saving America.
Trump has a assigment from God,and God will lead him to save America.
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! 🙏
The western world needs Trump
John Yoo, one of the best scholars, many young college students need to listen to your speech!
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.
We need Donald Trump as Next president .
John Yoo is an interesting man to listen to. He is very intelligent.😉
Trump 2020 come on
Trump's not alone in this one. There's lots of US citizen's behind him. Trump in 2020!!!!
Great interview. God bless this gentleman for truth. From SAfrica
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.
@lindamcdermott2205
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree! The problems we have now are problems of morality and individual conscience.
@junelledembroski9183
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always asked people where would they want to live instead. Even when I was a liberal.
@JayJuthamart
3 жыл бұрын
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. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I really enjoyed John Yoo. Peter Robinson always brings out the best in his guests.
President Trump is the greatest PRESIDENT THIS COUNTRY'S EVER HAD in HISTORY.
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.
The founders didn’t have a dim view of human nature they had a correct view of human nature
@bobadams3019
3 жыл бұрын
You nailed that fairly & squarely, Dave!
@gquanle
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@bweaver760
3 жыл бұрын
Human nature never changes. The nature of man never changes only the eras and times change!
@bweaver760
3 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@Michael-vf2mw
3 жыл бұрын
semantics
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 !
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.
3 жыл бұрын
You mean you are not a US citizen...
@fishhuntadventure
3 жыл бұрын
Your last sentence above revealed that you are wiser than probably 60% of US citizens.
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.
"I don't know why Trump doesn't put Ted Cruz on the Supreme Court". Brilliant. How great that would be.
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.
In a nutshell if Trump looses we lose.
Two intelligent men here.
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!"
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.
Great conversation. Greetings from Brazil.
All the people showing thumbs down probably didn’t even listen.
Outstanding talk. Thank you, Hoover, and John Yoo.
@maxbedo9645
3 жыл бұрын
Here..Here
@KPC-123
3 жыл бұрын
HEAR HEAR !! But I need to ask, 'Will somebody tell him to STOP BANGING on the DAMN DESK!!
United States Constitution is the most accurate document which reflects human nature and power.
I ADORE this man!
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.
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!
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❣️
@kathleenwightman3754
3 жыл бұрын
John Yoo
@MrEst1953
3 жыл бұрын
Get the Mans name right he's Mr YOO.
@greattunesking1
3 жыл бұрын
Eilene Kyle. Amen.
John Woo is a real intellectual, yet is firmly grounded in reality. I'm quite impressed!
Finally you got an interview that is at the heart of our struggle to remove government corruption. Thanks guys
Brilliant interview! One of the best ever by Hoover.
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!
I like smart men who makes fair judgments and questions that which is hidden.
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!
I love the constitution
Excellent interview, this is how it should be done with a relaxed friendly atmosphere, with the engaging John Yoo.
John Yoo is brilliant and the interviewer is great too. Thank you for making this so clear.
TRUMP2020 🇺🇸🗽 Come soon 🗽🗽🗽🗽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
If you grow up knowing you are here illegally that's on you. Opportunities have presented themselves that allow you to fix that.
TRUMP 2020
Thank you so much for honesty in this report. May God bless you Amen
Strange how there are no lefty trolls on intelligent discussions...
WOW!!!! The most insightful discussion of the US Constitution I've seen to date! Bravo! So share worthy!
All our judges should follow the constitution to a "T", without such integrity our government will fall apart. Are we there yet?
John is absolutely amazing, truly appreciate this man’s intelligence. Thank you 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
John Yoo is a TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT 🙏🏾🇺🇸🙏🏾
Fantastic talk, I learned much more about the constitution than I had known. Thank you. I'm going to buy your book!
Mr. Yoo demonstrated integrity and honesty here.
God be with our great American President and give him strength and perseverance !
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 .
This hour long investment, listening to this conversation was time well spent.
another great lesson! Thank you Mr. Yoo and Mr.Robinson.
The Constitution is the most important document ever written and needs to stand until the end of time.
What a great host and amazing guest. Peter is the best and John is brilliant and easily understood by schleps like me.
TRUMP 2020 👍🇺🇸❤️👍
wow what a great interview I really like this fellow Yoo Dan
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!!
Need real Leaders like Trump Love the people not the famous God bless President Elect
Absolutely phenomenal interview; grandeur in style, thought provoking topic & discussion and splendid in expository. Loved every bit of it.
@irasemakunkle7056
3 жыл бұрын
Me too...
You host intelligent, thoughtful, and interesting conversations Peter Robinson. Carry on.
The men who fought in military had an agreement and they should be here as Americans. They earned it with their lives.
The fbi should be held accountable. Fired and jail time for the fbi and all the others involved
Thanks NY, for giving all these brand new gun owners a timely reason to fear democrats, the best gun sales reps of all time.
Really enjoyed this. Very thought-provoking
This was such an awesome conversation, very professional, extremely competent, and exhilarating. Thank You!
What a wonderful interview!! Thank you, professor Yoo, for your elaborating! I’m an immigrant. Can’t agree with you more!
Trump all the way . He is a great president ! God bless him and our great nation .
@sjr7822
3 жыл бұрын
We'll see how you fare when the economy collapses under Trump
@monicajean37
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! He's brought back our trading POWER.! The left can't stand that we are now a nation that MAKES products which is VERY BENEFICIAL for the growth of THE USA! He gave the PEOPLE back the POWER we once had! Reagan in my memory was the last President to balance our budget and yes, the cuts hurt some but in the long run it benefited our great Nation! Everything President Trump has signed, all of the Executive orders will Benefit the USA, SO lets say Biden wins, the next 4 years will be awful, HOWEVER, Trump can RUN again if he so chooses! My fear is Biden's pick for VP, I'm thinking he's going to ask Michelle Obama. If that happens it will a very close race, then Biden will be diagnosed with dementia and Michelle O becomes the 1st Black female President in HISTORY! Pray people, Pray!
@elled10024
3 жыл бұрын
🤮
@madawilliams2949
3 жыл бұрын
No .God bless America. Trump is blessings himself plenty.
Thank you for this smart interview with Prof. Yoo. Excellent!
Wow! John yoo. You got my vote. It’s amazing Constitutional information , you have such thorough knowledge about what you’re talking, such an eye opener, we all need to understand our government how it should or shouldn’t be. No one will protect us if we don’t, it’s our responsibility to learn and actively participate as citizens of this country, we must do our part to make sure the government do it’s part. Human nature is the most unpredictable thing we know of, it continuously change, hardly ever be controllable and can be manipulated into doing just about anything even unimaginable deeds. With praise, bribes, threats etc. can change human behavior according to the manipulator expected. Keep on doing what you are doing, you are doing the people a great service with your professional presentation. Thanks.
Incredible honest discussion I wish everybody could listen to, its an eye opener if you are left or right or in between!
Enjoyable discussion.
Great interview! I would love it if you could increase the audio volume some. Donald Trump IS a VERY good man. Watch some of his impromptu conferences or meetings. He’s a very likable and caring man with a sharp sense of humor. Trump 2020 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️
I just bought “The Federalist Papers.” Thank you. 👍🏼
WE need more of this i like JOHN YOO