On US Presidents And Empty Threats - Above the Law
The president of the United States is a powerful guy. He should not make empty threats. If the president says he's going to retaliate for some conduct, and the conduct occurs, then the president should retaliate in precisely the way he threatened.
'A president is not a king': Judge rules Trump's firing of NLRB board member was illegal
Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox was ruled illegal by a federal judge, affirming restrictions on presidential power over independent agencies.
'A president is not a king': Judge rules Trump's firing of NLRB board member was illegal
Trump's removal of NLRB member Gwynne Wilcox was ruled illegal by a federal judge, affirming restrictions on presidential power over independent agencies.
Trump and FDR agree: presidents can fire at will under the Constitution
Trump's order to fire Biden-era US Attorneys highlights ongoing tensions between presidential power and congressional authority regarding appointments.