
What the Trump?! | Did an Executive Order just end the US Administrative State? (VL)
In this episode, lawyer Richard Hoeg explores executive orders and U.S. government structure, focusing on independent agencies versus presidential control. Using Trump's executive order as a case study, he discusses the administrative state, legal controversies, and public reactions. Hoeg reviews a law article on the unitary executive theory and Chief Justice Roberts' opinion in a case changing the structure of the CFPB. He discusses the FTC, exceptions to presidential removal authority, and the impact on other agencies. The episode concludes with insights on checks and balances, congressional authority, and the limits of executive orders. SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/VirtualLegality STORE - https://virtuallegalityshop.myshopify.com