Claire Finkelstein
Coverage of Claire Finkelstein in the Nexus archive.
- Trump’s justice department has found a new way for presidents to avoid accountability | Claire Finkelstein
A memo on executive privilege maintains that private advisers to a president can avoid responding to a subpoena by asserting the president’s executive privilege. Critics warn this practice, if accepted by courts, will make it substantially harder to call witnesses regarding possible wrongdoing by presidents. The article cites Don McGahn's refusal to testify using "testimonial immunity" as an example of how the former administration was complicit in obstruction under investigation.
- Americans declared independence from a tyrant once. And we must do that again | Claire Finkelstein
The article discusses the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting its historical context of resistance against British monarchy and drawing parallels to current political challenges. It references the colonists' objections to taxes like the 1765 Stamp Act and emphasizes the need for vigilance against leaders resembling tyrants.
- ‘Trump’s Justice Department is on a revenge tour’
The article discusses claims that Trump’s Justice Department is pursuing a 'revenge tour,' with Claire Finkelstein asserting that James Comey is likely to challenge an indictment related to a critical social media post about Trump.