Trump has exceeded his power and is destroying the basis of what this country has been for 250 years. No other president has gone to this extreme!

[yidnar]

Yes, even the gays (like you) have a thing against Trump. He affects EVERYONE!

 

[j-mac]

Trump is no Ronald Reagan.

He’s arguably better.

 

[j-mac]

Either you are ignorant, a die-hard Trump supporter or just a person that refuses to see what is reality that he disagrees with.

Having said that, I will address your statements just this one more time. By the way, you have yet to present anything that proves your points (I have) bit you disagree with words alone.

As far as clarity you stated:

Donald Trump vs. the Pursuit of Happiness​

In addition, if you disagree and criticize Trump, the right to life, liberty and happiness is at risk of being taken away from you. This is shown by the large amount of people he is trying to jail, simply because they criticized him.

As far as defending Democrat's "transforming America", [let's be real. Becoming a political person (no matter what party that person is in) is an attempt to "transform America" to what they believe it should be. In fact, every one of us wants to do that to what we think it should be. Attempting is normal. What is not normal is how Trump and the far right are trying to do it. The Democrats are trying to do it democratically and following the Constitution. Trump and the far right are trying to FORCE it to happen.

The reality of life is that nothing is EVER the way we want it to be or what we work for it to be, Perfect example is "taxes". No one likes to pay taxes, but we all have to if we want to live here. We have to compromise. This is not a person who makes the decision to cooperate. He has to pay them

Illegals are NOT American citizens.

 

[berg80]

He’s arguably better.

They've both been bad for the country with trump being exponentially worse.

 

[Lockback]

They've both been bad for the country with trump being exponentially worse.

 

[j-mac]

They've both been bad for the country with trump being exponentially worse.

And you're a fool.

 

[Thinker101]

Forget AI, prove the OP incorrect. Show where anything stated is false!

Forget AI and prove your AI generated post is incorrect? How fricken stupid can ya get.

 

[Luckyone]

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What if I told you see only what you want to see?

 

[postman]

Illegals are NOT American citizens.

Yet Trump has deported BOTH.

 

[Luckyone]

Forget AI and prove your AI generated post is incorrect? How fricken stupid can ya get.

you are beyond hope! You are a lost person

 

[ThisIsMe]

Trump has exceeded his power and is destroying the basis of what this country has been for 250 years. No other president has gone to this extreme! This means that not Biden, not Obama, and not any other president before Trump has gone to this extreme!

AI Overview

President Trump has increasingly asserted that, as the elected leader, he holds ultimate executive authority, characterizing his second term by a belief that he "runs the country and the world". This approach includes claims of "total power" over matters like state reopenings, challenging traditional constraints on executive action, and asserting unilateral control in international relations.

• Assertion of Authority: During his second term, Trump has expressed that he has a much better understanding of the government and feels truly in charge, which has translated into bolder, less constrained actions.
• "Total" Power Claims: Trump has stated that "all executive power is vested in the one man elected by the whole nation," arguing that no "unelected bureaucrat" has independent authority. He previously claimed "total" authority over reopening state economies during the pandemic, a claim that faced legal and constitutional scrutiny.
• Unilateral International Action: His administration has taken steps, such as those regarding Venezuela, that have been criticized as bypassing traditional international law protocols and acting without congressional authorization.
• Comparison to Other Presidents: The assertion of such vast authority has been described as surpassing the power claims of previous presidents. Critics, legal experts, and analysts have frequently pointed out that the President's powers are not "total" and are instead checked by the Constitution, Congress, and the judiciary.
  Harvard Law Review +5

While some supporters view this as a legitimate use of executive power to fulfill campaign promises, critics argue it exceeds the intended constitutional limits of the office.

Let us be honest for once. What Trump is doing, and his supporters are supporting and embracing, is one man making the decisions for all 342 million Americans. As such, the Republic is no longer in play, representatives of each of the hundreds of communities, no longer have any say for the people they represent, the Senate and the House have been thrown aside and no longer have any power, given that if they disagree with Trump, they become pariah's to be persecuted and punished. Even the Supreme Court is wrong in their decisions and should not be listened to.



None of the other presidents have ever done (or tried doing it) this to this country, because every other president believed in the Constitution and what this country was all about. This means that the MAGA (Make America Great Again) logo is pure bullshit as this actually takes away whatever greatness this country ever has obtained.

Let me for one second, play the devil's advocate and say what Trump supporters believe in is correct, which is "Trump is doing a great job as he is attempting to get rid of waste, corruption, injustice, illegality, and all the rest of the negatives that exist in a government". Okay, that is a good thing for sure, but is it worth the cost? If we allow ONE PERSON (no matter how good he may actually be) to destroy what this country has built over 250 years, destroy what our ancestors built with great sacrifice, and throw away all the checks and balances that now exist, is that a cost you are willing to pay?

After all, is there any one person in this history of this world that is perfect? Do you want to allow one person to tell you what to do, how to do it, where to do it and with what degree it can be done, without you having any say in it?

That is what is in stake for all of us (including his supporters) if we all allow this to happen. Under that situation, all of us are at risk of being punished, gone after, persecuted, and found guilty if that one person thinks you have done something wrong. There will be NO WAY for any of us to defend ourselves and our rights if that occurs.

Do you Trump supporters actually want that to happen? No matter what good Trump is doing for this country? Are you actually willing to sacrifice your own lives for that to occur?

Or is it that you actually believe that the checks and balances that have existed for 250 years, the ability to get justice through the courts (legal system), the right to free speech, and the rights to life, liberty and happiness will actually survive if Trump is allowed to continue on this path?



I dare the Trump supporters to address this question............"do you want to allow the president to do whatever he wants, no matter who it is done against"?

AI FIGHT!!!

The claim that Donald Trump is the only president to expand his power or face accusations of destroying the country's basis is historically inaccurate. Throughout American history, many presidents have been criticized for exceeding their authority, particularly during times of crisis, and have set precedents for the expansion of executive power
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American University +1
Key points to consider include:

• Historical Precedents for Executive Power Expansion: The scope of presidential power has steadily increased since the nation's founding, often in response to war, economic shifts, or other crises. Early presidents like George Washington were careful to avoid appearing monarchical, but later leaders like Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt significantly expanded the role of the office.
• Examples of Past Presidential Overreach/Abuse:
  • Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War and authorized military trials of civilians, actions that were constitutionally dubious at the time.
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order that led to the internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, a "dark chapter" in U.S. history.
  • Harry S. Truman ordered the seizure of the nation's steel mills during the Korean War, a move the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional.
  • Presidents Lyndon Johnson and John F. Kennedy used the FBI to conduct political investigations and wiretap critics or political opponents.
  • Presidents of both parties have committed troops to military interventions without a formal declaration of war by Congress, a significant shift of power from the legislative to the executive branch.
• Criticism of Trump's Actions: Donald Trump has faced significant criticism and legal challenges over his use of executive power, with some actions, such as certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), being struck down by the Supreme Court as exceeding his authority. Legal scholars have noted his administration's unique assertions of "unitary executive" theory and the use of unilateral action to bypass a polarized Congress.
• Subjectivity of "Destroying the Basis": The claim that any single president is "destroying the basis" of the country is an opinion-based assertion. Historical analyses indicate that while each president has faced criticism for their actions, the U.S. system of checks and balances, though strained at times, has endured for over two centuries.
  Harvard Law School +11

In summary, the notion that no president before Trump has gone to "this extreme" is an oversimplification that ignores numerous historical instances where presidential power was tested, expanded, and often criticized as exceeding constitutional limits

 

[j-mac]

Yet Trump has deported BOTH.

That's a lie.

 

[Luckyone]

AI FIGHT!!!

The claim that Donald Trump is the only president to expand his power or face accusations of destroying the country's basis is historically inaccurate. Throughout American history, many presidents have been criticized for exceeding their authority, particularly during times of crisis, and have set precedents for the expansion of executive power
.
American University +1
Key points to consider include:

• Historical Precedents for Executive Power Expansion: The scope of presidential power has steadily increased since the nation's founding, often in response to war, economic shifts, or other crises. Early presidents like George Washington were careful to avoid appearing monarchical, but later leaders like Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt significantly expanded the role of the office.
• Examples of Past Presidential Overreach/Abuse:
  • Abraham Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War and authorized military trials of civilians, actions that were constitutionally dubious at the time.
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order that led to the internment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, a "dark chapter" in U.S. history.
  • Harry S. Truman ordered the seizure of the nation's steel mills during the Korean War, a move the Supreme Court declared unconstitutional.
  • Presidents Lyndon Johnson and John F. Kennedy used the FBI to conduct political investigations and wiretap critics or political opponents.
  • Presidents of both parties have committed troops to military interventions without a formal declaration of war by Congress, a significant shift of power from the legislative to the executive branch.
• Criticism of Trump's Actions: Donald Trump has faced significant criticism and legal challenges over his use of executive power, with some actions, such as certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), being struck down by the Supreme Court as exceeding his authority. Legal scholars have noted his administration's unique assertions of "unitary executive" theory and the use of unilateral action to bypass a polarized Congress.
• Subjectivity of "Destroying the Basis": The claim that any single president is "destroying the basis" of the country is an opinion-based assertion. Historical analyses indicate that while each president has faced criticism for their actions, the U.S. system of checks and balances, though strained at times, has endured for over two centuries.
  Harvard Law School +11

In summary, the notion that no president before Trump has gone to "this extreme" is an oversimplification that ignores numerous historical instances where presidential power was tested, expanded, and often criticized as exceeding constitutional limits

The KEY statement of what I said is "Trump has exceeded everyone else in attempting to go above the powers given to him"

 

[IM2]

It's also not just the GOP. But I don't expect you to admit that. OR admit how key Democrats were in creating Trump in the first place.

Democrats didn't create Trump. That's a lie white racists use for an excuse.

 

[IM2]

The KEY statement of what I said is "Trump has exceeded everyone else in attempting to go above the powers given to him"

These guys aways use whataboutism when Trump is criticized. The fact of this topic is that you are right.

 

[j-mac]

Democrats didn't create Trump. That's a lie white racists use for an excuse.

the lack of self awareness by people like you is astonishing...

 

[Hafar1014]

These guys aways use whataboutism when Trump is criticized. The fact of this topic is that you are right.

Trump is reducing the power of government in domestic policy and increasing it in foreign policy. Thats good

 

[dblack]

Democrats didn't create Trump. That's a lie white racists use for an excuse.

What did I say that was a lie?

 

[j-mac]

These guys aways use whataboutism when Trump is criticized.

And you always use racism as your pathetic arguments.

The fact of this topic is that you are right.

Wrong, as usual.

 

[ThisIsMe]

The KEY statement of what I said is "Trump has exceeded everyone else in attempting to go above the powers given to him"

While claims that former President Donald Trump "exceeded everyone else" in expanding presidential power are often made by political opponents and some legal scholars, a factual, objective analysis suggests that while he pushed the boundaries, he is not unprecedented in his attempts to expand executive authority.

Here is a breakdown of the context and counterarguments regarding the claim of "unprecedented" overreach:

1. Context: Expansive Use of Power is Common
The trend of increasing presidential power has been occurring for decades, not just under Donald Trump. Many historians and legal scholars argue that the executive branch has been expanding its reach since the early 20th century, particularly concerning military actions and administrative regulation.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt: FDR's administration brought massive expansions in executive agency authority, executive orders, and attempts to influence the Supreme Court.
• George W. Bush & Barack Obama: Both used aggressive interpretations of Article II (executive authority), using executive orders, signing statements, and drone strikes that drew criticism for bypassing congressional approval.

2. Legal Challenges and Court Rulings

• Failed Overreaches: The American legal system has checks in place. Numerous Trump-era policies, such as the initial travel ban, attempts to add a citizenship question to the census, and the rescission of DACA, were blocked or significantly curtailed by federal courts.
• Judicial Review: The Supreme Court often ruled against the Trump administration’s interpretation of its own authority, demonstrating that the system of checks and balances functioned as intended.
  Vasquez Law Firm +4

3. "Unitary Executive" Theory
Trump’s supporters and legal advisors often argued that he was not "violating" the constitution, but rather using the "unitary executive" theory—the belief that the president has total control over the executive branch and its agencies. While this view is aggressive, it is a recognized, albeit controversial, legal philosophy rather than a unique invention of the Trump administration.

4. Directing the Administrative State
While Trump did use executive orders to rapidly change policy, early in his term, he did not set the record for the highest number of executive orders in a short time. His use of the "administrative state" to push boundaries was a continuation of efforts by prior administrations to move policy initiatives through executive action when Congress was gridlocked.

5. Challenges to the "Exceeded Everyone" Argument

• Constitutional Limits: The U.S. Constitution has inherent limits. While Trump's rhetoric sometimes challenged these (e.g., claiming "total authority" over states), his actual actions were, in many cases, constrained by law and the courts.
• Focus on Personnel: Rather than just expanding policy, much of the criticism of "overreach" was directed at his willingness to challenge traditional norms regarding the Department of Justice, the intelligence community, and the firing of inspectors general, rather than solely exceeding legal constitutional powers.
  The New York Times +4

Summary
While Donald Trump certainly engaged in an aggressive expansion of the perceived powers of the presidency, to say he "exceeded everyone else" is a subjective, political claim rather than a historical fact. His presidency highlighted a continuing trend of a growing executive branch, with many of his attempts at power expansion being actively checked by the judicial branch.