If ever a U.S. president needed the checks and balances that the founders established, it's law-breaking, oath-violating Donald Trump.
Jackie Calmes is a national columnist for the Los Angeles Times, with a focus on politics, the White House, and Congress. With extensive experience covering these areas for publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, Calmes brings a deep understanding of American politics to her work. She is also the author of the book "Dissent: The Radicalization of the Republican Party & Its Capture of the Court."