The article reflects on the architectural symbolism in the House chamber where U.S. presidents address Congress. It highlights the significance of the speaker's rostrum and the visual representation of power, with accountability of the president to elected legislators. The author contrasts this symbolism with Donald Trump's actions since his 2025 inauguration, noting his reliance on executive orders to bypass legislative processes, suggesting a challenge to the democratic principles foundational to the Republic.
The president addresses the legislative branch from a position that visually reinforces the balance of power, with the people's representatives literally overseeing the executive.
This architectural design serves as a potent reminder that, in our republic, the president is accountable to the people through their elected legislators.
Since his inauguration, Trump has undertaken a series of glaring actions that challenge this foundational principle, people over the president.
The elevated seats of the speaker and the vice president symbolize the supremacy of the legislative branch in representing the will of the people.
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