Q & Trey: Can the President Bypass Congress?

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Gowdy calls Geno Auriemma's post-game actions selfish and Napoleonic, depriving players of a handshake.

The episode begins with Trey Gowdy humorously noting that Thursdays are the one day he actually thinks, thanks to listener questions. He mentions the Masters golf tournament starting, sharing personal plans to watch it. The first question from Wolfgang asks why President Trump cannot sign an executive order to pay workers during a government shutdown. Gowdy explains that presidents lack this power because appropriations must originate in the House of Representatives, as per the Constitution. He acknowledges frustration but emphasizes voting out legislators as the proper solution. The second question from Alan asks if Gowdy would accept the attorney general position if offered. Gowdy states he would not be asked and would recommend others like Todd Blanch or Lee Zeldin. He expresses no desire to leave South Carolina or run a prosecutorial agency, preferring courtroom work over administration. The third question from Kelly asks about Geno Auriemma's drama after a basketball game and apologizes for South Carolina's loss. Gowdy praises UCLA's win but criticizes Auriemma's behavior as selfish and disappointing. He contrasts Auriemma's actions with Dawn Staley's gracious response after a loss. Gowdy mentions Harold Ford Jr.'s advice to show grace but decides not to follow it. He discusses the impact on players like Raven Johnson and reflects on the decline of the Tennessee women's basketball program. Gowdy concludes by noting how sportsmanship issues raise his blood pressure more than political topics, and he moves on after discussing Auriemma multiple times.

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Trey Gowdy connects attorney general duties with a pointed test of sportsmanship and character.

Trey Gowdy uses a Thursday Q&A to move from Augusta National and Masters chatter into questions about public office, including why he has no interest in serving as attorney general.

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You get Trey in Thursday Q&A mode, with Augusta on his mind, attorney-general candor, and a very firm ruling on Gino's handshake etiquette.

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