The second Trump administration significantly differs from the first by increasingly merging executive and legislative powers, with Congress, particularly Republicans, showing minimal resistance. Unlike the first term, where Trump’s executive orders were more restrained and legislative advances were prominent, there is now a concerning trend of congressional acquiescence, allowing Trump to make unilateral decisions without authorization. Congressional leaders have insulated their members from votes against unpopular executive actions, reflecting a desire to avoid political backlash while maintaining loyalty to Trump and his agenda.
A key difference between the first and second Trump administrations is the latter's aggressive obliteration of the traditional line between executive and legislative authority.
So far, there has been a remarkable lack of congressional-Republican pushback to the ongoing Trump-DOGE-OMB seizure of powers reserved for the legislative branch.
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