Trump’s ‘King-like’ Presidency: Courts Step In

Donald Trump is accused by critics of acting like a king, with a “power drunk” approach to the presidency. They charge that the Republican Congress has abandoned its responsibilities and handed over significant power, leaving the courts as largely the only part of the government still upholding the Constitution.

This was recently demonstrated by a decision from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The court on Friday blocked President Trump’s efforts to carry out massive firings and restructure federal agencies through an executive order. The court ruled that the February order exceeded his constitutional authority and that the potential harm from the proposed changes justified the block as legal challenges continue.

A coalition behind the legal challenge stated that the court’s decision “rightfully maintains the block on the Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful, disruptive, and destructive reorganization of the federal government.”

They argue that the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle government functions without congressional approval was reckless and threatened vital services Americans rely on daily – from caring for veterans and safeguarding public health, to protecting the environment and maintaining national security. This action, labeled an “illegal power grab,” would, in their view, gut federal agencies, disrupt communities, and put critical public services at risk.

This situation is seen by critics as further evidence of Trump’s total disregard for the rule of law. Let’s remember he is a convicted felon.