President Trump is leveraging an illusion of power, suggesting that American institutions like law firms and universities must choose between their principles and survival. However, these institutions can resist his intimidation, as evidenced by law firms successfully blocking his executive orders. This resistance is echoed in past legal battles where courts thwarted Trump's efforts, reaffirming that he does not possess unchecked authority. The article emphasizes that maintaining democratic principles requires active resistance against authoritarian tendencies, rather than succumbing to the misguided notion of Trump's invincibility.
"President Trump is relying on the illusion that institutions are powerless to fight back, and that they face a choice between principle and survival."
"Some law firms and others have begun to fight back, providing a playbook for standing up to attempts to weaken core tenets of American democracy."
"It's worth remembering the many legal defeats of Mr. Trump's first term; courts rejected his efforts to overturn the 2020 election result and blocked other policies."
"The illusion of invincibility is often a bully's greatest asset. Trump's power faces real constraints, depending on the voluntary capitulation of civil society."
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