The article discusses the erosion of checks and balances in the U.S. government during President Trump's administration, noting several actions that challenge constitutional norms. Trump's dismissals of inspectors general and refusal to enforce congressional laws showcase a significant breakdown in cooperation among branches of government. Political analysts express concern that this unchecked behavior sets a dangerous precedent, emphasizing the framers' intent to prevent any single branch from gaining too much power. As congressional and judicial responses lag, the balance of power is threatened, prompting questions about the future of democratic governance in the country.
The president is openly violating the law and Constitution on a daily basis, said Brendan Nyhan, a political scientist at Dartmouth College, highlighting concerns of unchecked presidential power.
Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina conceded that what the administration is doing runs afoul of the Constitution in the strictest sense.
The framers wanted to avoid crowning another king, believing that no one person could truly represent the whole country.
Trump has called the bluff of our constitutional system: It works best when each branch does its job with alacrity.
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