"Trump has 40 more months - four-fifths of his term - left to stretch it further. White House officials tell us they're just getting going. They see chaos as their brand and "consequence culture" taking root."
"Here are 15 big ways Trump is shattering precedents, synthesized and narrated by Axios' Zachary Basu: 1. Executive power: Trump has declared nine national emergencies in his first eight months in office, stretching the definition of "emergency" in creative and aggressive ways. 2. Free-press crackdown: Trump has waged the most aggressive government campaign against mainstream media in modern U.S. history - stripping funding from public outlets,"
The Trump administration used its first eight months to expand presidential authority, often backed by a Republican-led Congress and a conservative Supreme Court majority. The administration plans to continue expanding power during the remaining 40 months, embracing chaos as a governing brand and fostering a "consequence culture." Confrontation with Democrats, the media, courts, law firms, colleges, and critics is likely to escalate, pushing the country into unprecedented territory. Advisers see few remaining institutional brakes, especially if Supreme Court precedents hold or Republicans retain congressional control. Actions include declaring nine national emergencies and an aggressive campaign against mainstream media. The founders never envisioned a federal government this large or a president this unchecked.
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