President Donald Trump's actions during the early weeks of his second term have sparked a constitutional crisis, marked by defiance of court orders and intimidation tactics against civil servants and critics. The article highlights how these actions resemble historical abuses of power seen during Watergate, creating a hostile political atmosphere. Despite the dangers posed by Trump's presidency, the article emphasizes the potential for Congress and the courts to check presidential power and uphold the Constitution, thereby maintaining democracy.
In the first three weeks of his second term, President Donald Trump has tested the rule of law in the United States like never before.
Already there are threats against civil servants related to their employment, attacks and pushback on journalists for reporting on unlawful executive orders.
If anything is to be learned from his first presidential term, Trump will test and defy the limits of his authority while creating a chilling atmosphere of intimidation.
There are important checks on presidential authority that can be used by Congress, the courts, governors, and state legislatures.
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