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The Courts

Episode 4 of 4

James Naughtie examines why the judges appointed by Donald Trump may be his greatest achievement, and what this part of the Trump legacy will mean for President Biden.

In the final part of his series on the Trump legacy for President Biden, James Naughtie examines why the judges appointed by Donald Trump may be his most lasting achievement.

In recent decades many political issues have been resolved not by the election of a President, or in Congress, but in the Supreme Court. Donald Trump appointed more judges, at every level, than any recent President, but it is on the Supreme Court - where his three appointments tipped the balance decisively in favour of conservatives - where the impact will be felt most sharply.

James examines how American politics came to revolve around the Courts, and how serious a threat this new conservative majority will present for Joe Biden - whose own political history is intertwined with the politics of the Court.

Producers: Giles Edwards and Jonathan Brunert.

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28 minutes

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Wed 24 Feb 2021 11:00

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  • Mon 22 Feb 2021 20:00
  • Wed 24 Feb 2021 11:00