Alina Habba, attorney for President Trump, emphasized that the executive branch must maintain authority over federal issues during an interview, criticizing a court ruling restricting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's access to Treasury data. Her defense of executive power centers on the separation of powers defined by the Constitution. However, Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu countered Habba's claims, stressing the necessity of judicial orders and the historical compliance by presidents, arguing that ignoring court rulings undermines the judicial system's integrity. This debate raises critical questions about the balance of power among government branches.
Alina Habba stated, "The executive branch is the ultimate authority on federal issues... We have rogue judges who are trying to stop members... from doing their job..."
Rep. Ted Lieu highlighted, "Every president, including Donald Trump in his first term, complied with court orders... If this administration is going to start ignoring court orders, they're essentially eliminating the entire judicial branch."
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