Regarding limiting President Trump's powers...
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.
Replies to: Regarding limiting President Trump's powers...
SCOTUS overturning Chevron Deference was a HUGE limitation on Trump.
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Normally, Congress would deal with Executive Overreach, unfortunately,as Judge Luttig observed the
GOP controlled House and Senate haven’t got the spine for it….this will change when Americans voice their opinion in coming elections.
Congress has ceded much power to POTUS. The answer is take their constitutional powers back.
Granted, Congress is too paralyzed to act on anything.
I have it on good authority that Trump is using physical threats against GOP lawmakers and
their families, along with political threats (e.g. Primaries) to assert control of the House and Senate.
Trump is a cancer and you apparently don’t consider that a problem…why is that?
Physical threats, yeah that's happening.
I'm sure they're trembling in their boots.
Your ignorance is becoming legendary ;-)...this isn't 'Breaking News'...it's been going on since DJT
took office...as GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski has publicly stated months ago...and Rep. Swalwell has related in the attached Guardian article.
It's an ongoing mystery as to why you put your trust in a Convicted Felon, Rapist, Fraud, Cheat and perpetual Liar who sides with a man who definitely does NOT want America to be Great...ever...i.e. Vladimir Putin. Care to shed some light on that bizarre situation?
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/27/republicans-trump-threats
Serious question: Do you ever look in the mirror?
You are actually siting Eric Swalwell, a Democratic representative from California, as your proof here?
Admit it…you are ignorant of the facts and truth of the matter….physical threats are being
employed by Trump against members of our Congress in order to get support for his actions.
You can't believe any thing this guys says. Book it
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Oh my, he is threatening to provide more democracy via primaries. Gasp.
I will disregard your physical threats allegation, since I have it on good authority that he is not doing that.
Sen. Murkowski has no fear of a Trump primary threat, as evidenced by her repeated wins…
Her publicly stated fears have to do with physical threats to her and her family. I’ve also spoken directly with another lawmaker who referenced similar fears from other GOP Congressional colleagues.
I’m telling the truth…I wouldn’t post without verifying first.
You’re not for it…got it
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I am for systemic solutions, not partisan solutions (the latter not being solutions at all).
If Trump overreached, then restrict all presidents from overreaching. Don't restrict Trump today while allowing other presidents to overreach tomorrow.
This seems like a non-controversial position, and yet you seem to disagree. Why?
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