Robert M Chesney in the Media

The Washington Post September 21, 2020

TikTok, Oracle deal still shrouded in uncertainty as companies tussle over ownership

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in an article by The Washington Post about the complicated deal between Tik Tok and Oracle, and its impact on US-China relations.

CNBC September 15, 2020

Security questions still remain in the proposed TikTok-Oracle partnership

Professor and Lawfare co-founder Robert Chesney discusses what security questions will still remain as Oracle and TikTok strike a deal with Kara Frederick, Center for a New American Security fellow.

Five National Guard soldiers in camouflage with rifles at the ready

BBC September 2, 2020

Does Trump have the right to send in federal forces?

Professor Robert Chesney lent his expertise as he was interviewed by BBC about whether Trump has the legal authority to deploy the National Guard in the various Black Lives Matter protests around the country.

The Washington Post August 26, 2020

The Cybersecurity 202: NSA and Cyber Command chief pledges muscular defense of November election

Professor Robert Chesney used his former Justice Department expertise as he was interviewed by the Washington Post in an article regarding Cybersecurity.

The TikTok app's splash screen held up on a phone in front of a TV image of Donald Trump

The Washington Post August 24, 2020

TikTok sues Trump administration to fight impending ban

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in an article on The Washington Post regarding TikTok’s legal challenge and how Tik Tok is calling out the Trump administration for conducting an allegedly “politicized” process to ban the app.

Donald Trump and Mike Pence walk past a TV displaying a COVID update

USA Today August 19, 2020

Fact check: Governors, president both responsible for pandemic response

Professor Robert Chesney spoke to USA Today about how it can be misleading to suggest that the President bears no responsibility for how the pandemic has impacted states.

Young people in COVID masks use cell phones; a t-shirt in the foreground reads "Make TikToks"

The Washington Post August 17, 2020

‘45 days of ambiguity’: What a U.S. TikTok ban could mean for users and employees

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in a Washington Post article regarding the ambiguous state that Tik Tok and Tik Tok users are currently in.

ABS-CBN August 5, 2020

Trump Call for Slice of TikTok Deal Draws Fire

Dean Robert M. Chesney offers his perspective on the constitutionality of President Trump's proposal that the U.S. government should receive a share of the proceeds from the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations.

Donald Trump gives a thumbs up, standing in front of a microphone with a Trump sign in front of him

Above The Law August 3, 2020

Trump Targets TikTok

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted in Above The Law to explain Trump’s new vendetta against Tik Tok, and how it relates to presidential authority over foreign commerce.

Protestors hold signs in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, with a "Defend D.A.C.A." sign held in the foreground

Salon July 26, 2020

Did the Supreme Court grant Trump new powers to reshape health care by upholding DACA?

Professor Robert Chesney was quoted on his insight into Trump’s DACA decisions and his ability or inability to enforce the law in certain circumstances.

Men raise their fists together in a show of protest solidarity

BBC July 23, 2020

Is it legal to send federal forces into US states?

Professor Robert Chesney provided his legal expertise as he was quoted in a BBC article on whether or not it is legal to send federal forces to protests in various US states.

The Washington Post June 5, 2020

Humvees, helicopters and the National Guard: D.C. officials push back on show of federal force on city streets

Professor Robert Chesney was referenced in a Washington Post article about D.C. officials responding to the use of federal troops in local demonstrations.