Regarding limiting President Trump's powers...

Author: NedoftheHill (45860 Posts - Joined: Jun 29, 2011)
Posted at 11:13 am on Jan 8, 2026

I guess I've looked at this as a win-win.

1) Win: Trump's actions, generally speaking, are positive (IMO) for the nation. So, if he continues unrestricted, the nation will benefit.

2) Win: If Trump's actions overreach the authority of POTUS, and the powers of POTUS are restricted, then that is also a positive for the nation, as separation of powers are clarified.

BUT: If Democrats just try to restrict Trump specifically, in the specific actions he is trying to take now, and they are not trying to limit the power of POTUS generally (and they would allow a different president to take similar actions) ... that is definitely not a win for the nation. That is a win for partisan divide, which is not good for the nation.

Democrats:
- Don't restrict Trump in Venezuela. Restrict the war / law enforcement powers of POTUS generally. For example, limit POTUS from putting bounties on other nations leaders.
- Don't restrict Trump's use of ICE/National Guard. Restrict the power of POTUS to enforce the law generally.


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