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Ex-Obama adviser says Trump ‘way beyond’ Nixon after firing BLS commissioner

"This is the stuff of democracies giving way to authoritarianism," Larry Summers said. "This is really scary stuff." ...

Summers on BLS commissioner firing: ‘Way beyond anything that Richard Nixon ever did’

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on Sunday said President Trump’s decision to fire the commissioner of the Bureau ...

Larry Summers, Eric Holder, and Doctors Without Borders CEO Avril Benoît, Sunday on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos"

Larry Summers, Eric Holder, and Doctors Without Borders CEO Avril Benoît will be on "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday July 27.

Former Treasury Secretary Says Trump Is Trying to 'Scapegoat' Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump has for months tried to pressure Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to resign from his post if he doesn't cut interest rates.

Summers Warns of ‘Massive Inflation Psychology’ From Trump Rates

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned that President Donald Trump’s bid to assert control over the Federal Reserve and drive down interest rates could trigger a surge in inflation ...

'This Week' Transcript 8-3-25: Larry Summers, Eric Holder & Avril Benoît

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, August 3, 2025 on ABC News is below. This copy ...