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Commenters warn Trump may bypass Congress after election results
Original: A note on the election results: we actually have to ensure two different things now: 1: that Trump doesn't find a way to
Following the election results, observers are warning that two things must now be ensured: that Donald Trump does not find a way to refuse to seat the new Congress, and that he does not attempt to rule without it. One note circulating online argues that ruling without Congress would require Trump to spend unallocated funds intended for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and his border wall. The discussion reflects concern over how the incoming administration might handle the transfer of power and the role of the legislative branch.
Why now: Fresh election results have revived worries about Trump's respect for constitutional checks and balances.
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- A note on the election results: we actually have to ensure two different things now: 1: that Trump doesn't find a way to refuse to seat the new Congress or rule without Congress. Note that the latter would require him to spend unallocated funds for ICE and his border wall. This… · LukefromDC@kolektiva.social · 9
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