Trump is boldly asserting his authority over the criminal justice system, demanding a new trial for his friend Roger Stone, and granting clemency to several white-collar criminals. While Attorney General Barr has been accused of working on behalf of the president's personal interests, Trump's latest plays with power may be enough to test their working relationship.
On today's show:
Quinta Jurecic, managing editor of Lawfare, talks about the president's pardon power, and the complicated relationship between the president and the Attorney General.
