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Donald Verrilli

Stephen Sackur speaks to Donald Verrilli, US Solicitor general under Barack Obama. Does the US constitution ensure that the White House is always subject to and not above the law?

HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to Donald Verrilli, US Solicitor general under Barack Obama. The Trump presidency promises to be a fascinating test of the resilience of the system of government crafted by America's founding fathers. The new president has already criticised the courts for utilising their authority in blocking the so-called travel ban, with a new ban coming into effect imminently. Does the constitution ensure that the White House is always subject to and not above the law?

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 Feb 201720:30GMT
BBC News except UK & UK HD

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Credits

InterviewerStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestDonald Verrilli

Broadcasts

  • Tue 28 Feb 201704:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Tue 28 Feb 201709:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Tue 28 Feb 201715:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Tue 28 Feb 201720:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD