Trump's Power & the Rule of Law

Trump's Power & the Rule of Law(2025)

07/15/2025 (US)Documentary1h 24m
8.5

Overview

FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.

Michael Kirk

Director

Michael Kirk

Writer

Mike Wiser

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Narrator (voice over)

Brooke Nelson Alexander

Brooke Nelson Alexander

Self : Reporter

Vanessa Fica

Vanessa Fica

Self : Reporter

Phyllis Gordon

Phyllis Gordon

Danielle Sassoon (voice)

Peter Baker

Peter Baker

Self

Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon

Self

Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb

Self

Mike Davis

Mike Davis

Self

Susan Davis

Susan Davis

Self

Norman Eisen

Norman Eisen

Self

David French

David French

Self

Barton Gellman

Barton Gellman

Self

Susan Glasser

Susan Glasser

Self

Peter Keisler

Peter Keisler

Self

Bill Kristol

Bill Kristol

Self

J. Michael Luttig

J. Michael Luttig

Self

Paul K. Martin

Paul K. Martin

Self

Jane Mayer

Jane Mayer

Self

Eugene Robinson

Eugene Robinson

Self

Mimi Rocah

Mimi Rocah

Self

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