Summary
Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding presidential control over independent agencies, including the FTC, FCC, and SEC.
The order enforces the “unitary executive theory,” which argues the president has sole authority over the executive branch. It grants Trump’s budget chief, Russell Vought, oversight of these agencies’ performance and budgets.
The move is expected to face legal challenges, as past presidents have largely respected agency independence.
Trump defended the order, stating, “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”
Wow, that really sums up the fascist intent right there. The ends justify the means and no law applies to him.
I wish the general public were paying more attention.
Journalists really need to provide the context that he’s quoting Napoleon, another dictator.
The quote sounds better in the original French.
Amusingly, the solution for dictators also sounds better in the original French.
The general public who pays attention sees this and feels absolutely powerless because the opposition party refused to be the opposition.