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This week, US President Donald Trump likened himself to a “king” on social media. The way he’s been wielding power, he’s not far off.
As William Partlett explains, this is all by design. He and his supporters see the power of the US presidency in very broad terms – more like that of Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, whom Trump is known to admire. Putin has used decrees to wage wars, privatise the economy and even amend the constitution. Trump is trying to do very much the same with his “presidential actions”.
So, how can Trump’s opponents counter this aggressive use of presidential power? The courts are vital, but it’s possible the White House could just ignore judges’ rulings. Any response must also be led by America’s key institutions, Partlett argues. This would require Congress to use its power to serve as a check on the president, and individual states to assert their authority, too.
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Justin Bergman
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