Representative Chip Roy has urged President Donald Trump to follow the example of Andrew Jackson and ignore federal court orders that hinder his executive actions. This statement is particularly relevant amidst growing tensions between the executive and judiciary branches following a Rhode Island federal court's order for the Trump administration to release frozen federal grant funds. Legal experts caution that failure to adhere to court rulings could lead to a constitutional crisis. The article reflects on historical instances where presidents circumvented court decisions, citing Lincoln and Jackson's actions as precedents for contemporary executive defiance.
Keep in mind the president beat lawfare going after him when he was a candidate. The president is going to beat this in my opinion.
Historically, Presidents have flirted with defying the courts. Former President Abraham Lincoln issued passports to Black Americans despite the Dred Scott ruling.
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