Trump's Power & the Rule of Law
Synopsis
FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.
Top Cast
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Will Lyman
Narrator (voice over)
Brooke Nelson Alexander
Self : Reporter
Vanessa Fica
Self : Reporter
Phyllis Gordon
Danielle Sassoon (voice)
Peter Baker
Self
Steve Bannon
Self
Ty Cobb
Self
Mike Davis
Self
Susan Davis
Self
Norman Eisen
Self
David French
Self
Barton Gellman
Self
Susan Glasser
Self
Peter Keisler
Self
Bill Kristol
Self
J. Michael Luttig
Self
Paul K. Martin
Self
Jane Mayer
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser
- Original Title
- Trump's Power & the Rule of Law
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- FRONTLINE, PBS, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kirk
Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser
Elliott Choi
Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kirk
Director
Michael Kirk
Writer
Michael Kirk
Producer
Mike Wiser
Writer
Mike Wiser
Producer
Elliott Choi
Editor
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What is Trump's Power & the Rule of Law about?
FRONTLINE goes inside the high-stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power. Trump allies, opponents and experts talk about how he is testing the extent of his power; the legal pushback; and the impact on the rule of law.
Who directed Trump's Power & the Rule of Law?
Trump's Power & the Rule of Law was directed by Michael Kirk.
Who stars in Trump's Power & the Rule of Law?
The principal cast of Trump's Power & the Rule of Law includes Will Lyman, Brooke Nelson Alexander, Vanessa Fica, Phyllis Gordon, Peter Baker.
When was Trump's Power & the Rule of Law released and how long is it?
Trump's Power & the Rule of Law was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.