Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law
FRONTLINE (PBS)
“Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law” is a 90-minute FRONTLINE documentary that investigates the significant actions taken by President Trump during his second term, which critics argue represent an unprecedented assault on democracy and the rule of law. Through interviews with Trump’s allies, legal experts, and journalists, the film explores the historical context of executive power, revealing the ongoing battle over presidential authority and prompting viewers to consider how far a president can go before facing institutional pushback.
PRIMARY PRODUCTION CREDITS
Creator: FRONTLINE (PBS). Editor-in-Chief & Executive Producer, FRONTLINE: Raney Aronson-Rath. Managing Editor, FRONTLINE: Andrew Metz. Producers: Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser, Vanessa Fica, Philip Bennett. Associate Producer: Brooke Nelson Alexander. Director: Michael Kirk. Assistant Director: Olivia DelVecchio. Writers: Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser. Editor: Elliott Choi. Story Editor: Lauren Prestileo. Assistant Editor: O. Deborah Afolayan. Reporters: Vanessa Fica, Brooke Nelson Alexander. Director of Photography: Ben McCoy. Original Music:John E. Low.