Overview

• In a June 1 CBS interview, Clinton described Trump’s “my way or the highway” approach as a challenge to established legal norms and the rule of law.
• He praised federal courts, including judges appointed by Trump, for blocking the administration’s attempts to restrict law firms from representing opponents.
• Clinton warned that Trump’s confrontational tactics and name-calling have dented his popularity and may alienate moderate voters.
• He said Democratic victories in upcoming 2025 gubernatorial races and the 2026 House contests could mobilize opposition to unchecked executive power.
• Clinton urged Americans to embrace shared values over divisiveness to protect the nation’s democratic legacy.