Trump and the Courts: Who Holds the Power? | Michael McConnell | Hoover Institution

The Trump administration has lost roughly 75% of emergency cases in lower courts while winning nearly 80% before the Supreme Court. That striking disparity raises questions about how the judiciary checks presidential power and maintains its independence under political pressure. – Watch Part I: https://youtu.be/GsZ7SmQ3sY8 – Watch Part III: https://youtu.be/ub2lEdH9mLY More Lessons from the Hoover Institution Summer Policy Boot Camp: https://www.hoover.org/plus/shows/lessons-from-the-hoover-policy-bootcamp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=hispbc_youtube&utm_content=10232026 Learn more about Michael McConnell here: https://www.hoover.org/profiles/michael-mcconnell?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=hispbc_youtube&utm_content=10232026 Join the next cohort: https://www.hoover.org/hoover-institution-summer-policy-boot-camp?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=comment&utm_campaign=hispbc_apply&utm_content=applynow_pinned Recorded on August 14, 2026. __________ 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow the Hoover Institution on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst The opinions expressed in this video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University.