Episode

Judge William Smith: Trump ‘completely misunderstands the role of the judiciary’

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Rhode Island Report
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Feb 26, 2026
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1133
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Summary

Earlier this year, US District Court Judge William Smith retired after 23 years on the bench. He joins host Edward Fitzpatrick to talk about President Trump's criticism of judges, threats against the judiciary, and some of his key decisions over the years. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected] . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .