Professor William Howell Discusses Executive Privilege and the Presidency

Harris Public Policy Professor William Howell was featured in the Christian Science Monitor, discussing the ongoing investigation of the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol. 

“All presidents have powerful incentives to expand their power, guard their discretion, and block efforts by the adjoining branches to meddle in their affairs,” said Professor Howell. “So there’s a long history of presidents trying to build up an expansive notion of executive power, because it plays to their collective benefit." 

Full coverage available at the Christian Science Monitor.