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Will America survive Trump? America - all of it
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
2/21/20
Analysis
Trump declared himself America's 'chief law enforcement officer'. This week showed why he's right
If Donald Trump decides to free Roger Stone, his act of seemingly random kindness in pardoning a slew of criminals will look more like a smokescreen than a coincidence, writes David Lipson.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: katiek2
2/21/20
I googled "is US President chief law enforcement officer". It seems it all derives from ones understanding of Article II of the Constitution. There is so much opinion written on this, past case law, "expert" opinion, etc., that there was no way I could distill it all and present it here. If you agree with the article you posted, you'll find opinion to support it. If you agree with Trump, you'll find opinion to support him, and both opinions are formed from the wording of Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. It gets even muddier when the Vesting Clause is invoked. As far as I can tell, whether or not one believes the President is the US Chief Enforcement Officer depends on ones political point of view and how one interprets the words of Article II, Sections 2 and 3 and the Vesting Clause.
Even your post says "Constitutional experts say the President is technically correct."
Sorry if this is muddled. My head got muddled just trying to understand what I was reading. Try it if you dare.
- Edited February 21, 2020 8:44 pm by katiek2
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
2/22/20
The Powers of the President
According to Article II of the Constitution the President has the following powers:
- Serve as commander in chief of the armed forces
- Commission officers of the armed forces
- Grant reprieves and pardons for federal offenses (except impeachment)
- Convene Congress in special sessions
- Receive ambassadors
- Take care that the laws be faithfully executed
- Wield the "executive power"
- Appoint Cabinet officials, White House staff and Supreme Court justices
I think the problem comes from the utter vagueness that is "Wield the executive power".
Wield it how? And what exactly is that power?
In the hands of someone who has had so much power as an executive, it could literally mean anything to Trump.
But yeah, he can grant all the reprieves and pardons he wants!
From: Yeah, you shook me all night long... (MEDDLY)
2/22/20
The Founding Fathers of the Constitution never expected a wannabe monarch in the future. Almost had one with FDR but it was "fixed" with the 22nd Amendment.
Probably that could explain the vagueness.
From: Di (amina046)
3/8/20
Trump Is Counting on the Supreme Court to Save Him
The president's remarkable lawsuit against his own accountants and bankers can succeed only if the conservative majority intervenes on his behalf.
Read more from The AtlanticFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
6/21/20
Trump says he ordered a slowdown in coronavirus testing because it was adding to the number of cases
Describing testing as a "double-edged sword", the US President says he told authorities to slow down because it was adding to the number of COVID-19 infections being recorded.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
6/26/20
Trump 'an aberration' but the US global alliances may not survive a second term, says John Bolton
Donald Trump's former security adviser warns the United States' global relationships may not recover from the "damage" caused if President Donald Trump wins a second term.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/2/20
Why have masks become so political in the US?
Mike Pence is the latest US Republican to say wearing a mask is a "good idea" but we're still yet to see President Donald Trump wear one. Why are masks so divisive?
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/2/20
Donald Trump says he hopes coronavirus will 'disappear', as cases surge across the US
The US President again says he believes coronavirus will disappear, as the US records more than 43,000 new cases in 24 hours.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/3/20
Analysis
In the age of coronavirus, 'live free or die' is now a real choice for Americans
No matter how hard Donald Trump tries to downplay the coronavirus, it refuses to obey and just keeps on infecting Americans at an ever-increasing rate. And experts are warning innocent summer gatherings could be partly to blame, writes Philip Williams.
Read more from www.abc.net.au