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David Priess is the Chief Operating Officer of the Lawfare Institute. He is a writer and speaker on the presidency, national security, and intelligence who served during the Bill Clinton and George W. Bush administrations as a CIA officer. His most recent book, "How To Get Rid of a President," conveys the stories of the many ways American presidents have left office. He is also the author of “The President’s Book of Secrets,” the first book about the top-secret President’s Daily Brief and its recipients.
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Jan. 6, 2021 Violence in the Capitol
Can Trump Be Stopped?
David Priess, Jack Goldsmith Thu, Jan 7, 2021, 8:05 AM
President Trump’s incitement of insurrection stands out as the worst presidential behavior in America’s two-century history. How can he be kept from doing more damage with only two weeks left in his term?
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Come Work With Us—As Our New Research Assistant
David Priess, Jacob Schulz Tue, Dec 1, 2020, 10:33 AM
Apply by Tuesday, December 15!
Transition 2020-2021
The President's Daily Brief and Presidents-Elect: A Primer
David Priess Tue, Nov 17, 2020, 1:36 PM
Why isn't the intelligence community sharing the President's Daily Brief with Biden?
Transition 2020-2021
2020 Is An Election Security Success Story (So Far)
Scott R. Anderson, Susan Hennessey, Rohini Kurup, David Priess, Jacob Schulz Sat, Nov 7, 2020, 11:33 AM
Heading into Tuesday, there was a very long list of things that could go wrong. Many have not come to pass so far.
Campaign 2020
Announcing ‘The Laws and Norms of a Disputed Presidential Election,’ a New Lawfare E-book
David Priess, Tia Sewell Fri, Oct 23, 2020, 8:39 PM
A new Lawfare Institute e-book, "The Laws and Norms of a Disputed Presidential Election,” is now available on Kindle.
Campaign 2020
The Powerful Norm of Accepting the Results of a Presidential Election
David Priess Fri, Oct 9, 2020, 2:06 PM
All previous presidential candidates, even those with understandable objections to the outcome, have accepted the results of their elections. What about this year?