Trump is testing the constitutional boundaries of presidential power in defiance of federal court rulings, claiming executive necessity. But it appears he's doing so to consolidate personal power—not to “save” anything.
This differs sharply from historical precedents. Lincoln suspended habeas corpus during an actual civil war. FDR took bold action on gold policy during the Great Depression. Whether or not you agreed with their choices, both acted under crises broadly recognized as existential.
Trump, by contrast, is invoking vague or disputed threats—and the harm from his actions may be more immediate than the threats he claims to address. Markets, economists, and even some Republican lawmakers have warned about the fallout.
In short, this isn’t how you save a country. It’s how you become a dictator.
Trump is testing the constitutional boundaries of presidential power in defiance of federal court rulings, claiming executive necessity. But it appears he's doing so to consolidate personal power—not to “save” anything.
ReplyDeleteThis differs sharply from historical precedents. Lincoln suspended habeas corpus during an actual civil war. FDR took bold action on gold policy during the Great Depression. Whether or not you agreed with their choices, both acted under crises broadly recognized as existential.
Trump, by contrast, is invoking vague or disputed threats—and the harm from his actions may be more immediate than the threats he claims to address. Markets, economists, and even some Republican lawmakers have warned about the fallout.
In short, this isn’t how you save a country. It’s how you become a dictator.