Donald Trump is poised to sign an unprecedented number of executive orders on his first day back in office, focusing on key areas such as immigration and energy. Insiders have dubbed this approach as 'shock and awe', with expectations that he may sign close to 100 orders, significantly eclipsing others like Joe Biden, who signed nine. This raises questions about the extent of executive power and Trump's strategy to exert influence from day one.
While executive orders are not laws passed by Congress, they do enable the president to issue directives with the force of law. Political scientist Bert Rockman emphasizes that although executive orders have significant power, they do not possess the same authority as statutes enacted by both chambers of Congress. Thus, the balance between presidential directives and legislative statutes remains crucial in understanding executive authority.
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