Not that this is surprising news, but it can't be dismissed anymore as Trump-bashing, or stupid speculation, or left-wing media nonsense. Trump and his allies are saying it out loud.
Independent federal agencies (e.g. the Federal Trade Commission, the FCC, etc.)? Fuggetaboutit.
Civil servants? Fire the bastards for any reason - - or no reason.
Checks and balances? Don't be ridiculous.
Impound funds (refuse to spend money appropriated by Congress)? Now you're talking!
Here's what General John Kelly, Trump's former Chief of Staff, said about a Trump second term: "It would be chaotic. It just simply would be chaotic, because he’d continually be trying to exceed his authority but the sycophants would go along with it."
If you're yearning for a strongman regime in the United States, Trump's the man!
Independent federal agencies (e.g. the Federal Trade Commission, the FCC, etc.)? Fuggetaboutit.
Civil servants? Fire the bastards for any reason - - or no reason.
Checks and balances? Don't be ridiculous.
Impound funds (refuse to spend money appropriated by Congress)? Now you're talking!
Here's what General John Kelly, Trump's former Chief of Staff, said about a Trump second term: "It would be chaotic. It just simply would be chaotic, because he’d continually be trying to exceed his authority but the sycophants would go along with it."
If you're yearning for a strongman regime in the United States, Trump's the man!
Trump and Allies Forge Plans to Increase Presidential Power in 2025
The former president and his backers aim to strengthen the power of the White House and limit the independence of federal agencies.
www.nytimes.com