Donald Trump's second term has highlighted the unchecked power of the presidency, revealing a pattern of increasing executive authority that predates his time in office. His administration's actions demonstrate a disregard for legal norms, judicial processes, and a willingness to abuse power against adversaries. This trajectory of power expansion stretches back to past presidencies, supported by mass communication, Congress's delegations of power, and an approving Supreme Court. As Trump's administration mirrors tactics used by Nixon and the Bush administration, the urgent need for reform in presidential powers becomes increasingly apparent.
The overall pattern of presidential action over the past few decades reveals an escalation of power grabs that put the country on a terrible course even before Mr. Trump took office again.
Trump's administration demonstrates a comprehensive elimination of legal and norm-based checks inside the executive branch and systematic disrespect of judicial process.
Expansionist presidential acts go all the way back to George Washington, who invited charges of monarchism with his use of the Constitution's broad yet undefined executive Power.
Mr. Trump's radical second presidency operates from a playbook devised by his modern predecessors, resembling tactics used in past administrations.
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