Kevin J. McMahon

Kevin J. McMahon has established himself as a leading authority on presidential politics and constitutional law as the John R. Reitemeyer Professor of Political Science at Trinity College. His scholarly impact is evidenced by his award-winning trilogy examining the relationship between presidents and the Supreme Court. His 2011 book "Nixon's Court" earned the prestigious Erwin N. Griswold Book Prize from the Supreme Court Historical Society and was selected as a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title. His first book "Reconsidering Roosevelt on Race" won the American Political Science Association's Richard E. Neustadt Award for best book on the American presidency. In 2024, he completed his trilogy with "A Supreme Court Unlike Any Other," which examines the growing divide between the Supreme Court and the American public. Beyond his scholarship, McMahon brings significant international experience, having taught in Russia with the Civic Education Project and served as a Fulbright Distinguished Research Chair at the University of Montreal in 2006. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active student participation through Socratic method, reflecting his commitment to engaged learning. His research spans constitutional law, civil rights, presidential politics, and American political development, making him a respected voice in understanding the intersection of presidential power and judicial politics.