The New York Times has released an intriguing article that is bound to both please supporters of former President Trump and instill fear in his critics. This comprehensive piece, based on his campaign’s public proposals and insider interviews, outlines Trump’s plans to significantly enhance the power of the presidency if he is elected for a second term. The objective is to “modify the balance of power by expanding the president’s authority over all sectors of the federal government that currently operate with some degree of independence from political interference by the White House,” as stated by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan, and Charlie Savage. For instance:
– Independent agencies such as the FCC and the FTC would operate under the president’s control.
– Presidents would be able to withhold funds authorized by Congress for programs they do not favor, a practice known as “impounding” funds, which was banned under Richard Nixon.
– A large number of civil servants would lose their job protection, making it easier for a president to dismiss them.
Russell Vought, a Trump ally who previously led the Office of Management and Budget, explains, “What we’re trying to do is identify the pockets of independence and seize them.” John Kelly, one of Trump’s former chiefs of staff, predicts that a second term for Trump would result in constant conflict with Congress and the courts. For a more detailed understanding of the “unitary executive theory” and its opposition to traditional checks and balances, read the full story. (Read more Donald Trump stories.)
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