Skip to main content

Support WBUR

The risk of Congress giving up its own powers under Trump

05:51

Congress, under Republican control, has not used the power it has over spending and oversight, allowing President Trump to expand his authority.

Host Lisa Mullins talks with Julian Zelizer, professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University, about the ways Congress has bent under Trump's will, giving up its own powers, and what risks that brings.

This segment aired on April 15, 2025.

Support WBUR

Support WBUR

Listen Live