Frontline S44E9 — Trump's Power & the Rule of Law

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Frontline•Season 44•Episode 9

Trump's Power & the Rule of Law

5.6/10 · 41 votesJul 15, 202585 min

Ranked #12 of 17 in Season 44•−0.2 vs season avg

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The high stakes showdown between President Donald Trump and the courts over presidential power; insight from Trump allies, opponents and experts on how he tests the extent of his power, the legal pushback and impact on the rule of law.

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E2 6.1

Battle for Tibet

E3 5.8

The Rise and Fall of Terrorgram

E4 5.9

Alaska's Vanishing Native Villages

E5 6.6

Antidote

E6 4.7

Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning

E7 6.1

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E10 6.2

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E12 5.9

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E13 5.2

The Rise of Germany's New Right

E14 6.2

Drug War in Ecuador

E15 7.1

2,000 Meters to Andriivka

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Strike on Iran: The Nuclear Question

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Will Lyman

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Trump's Power & the Rule of Law" is episode 9 of Frontline season 44. It scored 5.6/10 from 41 votes, ranking #12 of 17 episodes this season (season average 5.8). It aired on July 15, 2025.

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