Donald Trump frequently articulates controversial truths regarding presidential authority and military engagement. He claims expansive powers under Article II and dismisses international law. His budget proposal includes a $1.5 trillion military budget, reflecting a significant increase while cutting non-defense discretionary programs by 10%. This budget prioritizes military protection over social services, including daycare, climate initiatives, and education. Trump's statements reveal a clear preference for military spending at the expense of domestic welfare programs, indicating a shift in governmental priorities.
"I have an Article II, where I have the right to do whatever I want as president. There is one thing. My own morals. My own mind.... I don't need international law."
"I said to [Office of Management and Budget director] Russell [Vought], 'Don't send any money for daycare because the United States can't take care of daycare. That has to be up to a state.'"
"The president's budget called for a 10 percent cut in all non-defense discretionary programs, targeting primarily anything related to climate, the environment, civil rights, education, and food support."
Read at The Nation
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]