Why Trump's Iran Strikes Are Unconstitutional — with David French
Summary
Scott Galloway interviews legal scholar and former JAG officer David French, who discusses the laws of armed conflict and the constitutional necessity of congressional war declarations, citing his Iraq deployment. French critiques the erosion of democratic norms and the political alignment of white evangelicalism with Donald Trump, arguing it contradicts Christian values. He advises the Democratic Party to broaden its ideological tent to win back religious voters by embracing diversity of opinion rather than demanding total ideological conformity.
Topics discussed
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Introduction of David French
The laws of armed conflict and just war doctrine
Constitutional war powers and congressional approval
David French's military service in Iraq
Combat realities, enemy tactics, and civilian casualties
Military discipline, diversity, and advice for service
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The Pope, Christian nationalism, and white evangelicalism
Democratic Party strategy and religious voters
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Political polarization and independent voters
Advice on virtue and closing remarks
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