In this special 100th episode of Politics & Polls, Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang reflect on aspects of Donald Trump’s presidency that have surprised them both individually.
Zelizer is surprised by public tolerance of Trump’s most controversial actions, especially his immigration policies and behavior during the Helsinki summit with Vladimir Putin. Wang is surprised by what he sees as the passivity of the judicial branch, including the Supreme Court on issues like the travel ban.
Both hosts also analyze the stability of our democratic institutions and explain why this is both a positive and a negative aspect of our government.
Julian Zelizer & Sam Wang, Woodrow Wilson School