President Trump Uses Law Enforcement to Access Independent Agencies

Apr 11, 2025

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Meena Bose

Dr. Meena Bose, Hofstra University professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, is featured in The Washington Post article: “Trump uses power and police to help DOGE access independent agencies.”


“It’s a clear strategy of asserting executive power and challenging any willingness or efforts to restrict that power,” said Dr. Bose.


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Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs

Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs

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