# Current Challenges to the US Constitution - Clive Stafford Smith

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Podcast: [Gresham College Lectures](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gresham-college-lectures-4610199)
Published: 2026-07-17T15:00:00+00:00
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The Americans are very proud of their written constitution. During the first 3/8 of President Trump’s second term of office, the constitution has been severely tested. Where has the Constitution succeeded in providing legal safeguards, clarity and stability, and where has it failed? How will the remainder of this presidency look? And what is coming after Trump? This lecture was recorded by Clive Stafford Smith on the 4th of June 2026 Clive Stafford Smith JD OBE is a dual UK-US nat...

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