Upon his return as the 47th president, Donald Trump set out to redefine the presidency with controversial actions and statements. He pledged to shock Americans with his approach and took significant actions, such as freeing Capitol rioters and disregarding the legality of TikTok's presence in the U.S. Trump's administration soon featured notable purges and a call for government workers to report dissent within their ranks. These moves underscored his willingness to overstep traditional presidential limits, raising questions about the integrity of American institutions and the rule of law.
We’re going to do things that people will be shocked at, he declared.
He freed even the most violent of the rioters who assaulted the Capitol in his name four years ago.
He ordered government workers to snitch on anyone suspected of not going along or face adverse consequences.
In doing so, Mr. Trump in effect declared that he was willing to push the boundaries of his authority.
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