D John Sauer

D John Sauer is a lawyer representing the US government before the Supreme Court in cases concerning former President Trump's actions. He recently argued in two separate cases: one regarding the legality of Trump's global tariffs and another concerning Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook. He argued that Trump's actions were within his authority. The Supreme Court ruled against the government in the tariff case, finding that Trump overstepped his executive power. In the Lisa Cook case, the Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of the firing, questioning the process and implications for central bank independence. Sauer's role is significant as he defends the legal basis for controversial executive actions, and the outcomes of these cases have implications for presidential power and the independence of institutions like the Federal Reserve.