What Next | Daily News and Analysis Can Trump Actually Do All That?
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Jan 22, 2025 Deborah Pearlstein, a legal expert from Princeton University, dives into the spectacle of Donald Trump's executive orders on his inauguration day. She explores whether these actions were truly about governance or just performance. The conversation covers the legal intricacies surrounding issues like the TikTok ban and environmental policies under new leadership. Pearlstein also discusses the unpredictable relationship between Trump's administration and a conservative Supreme Court, raising questions about birthright citizenship and executive power.
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Executive Orders Explained
- Executive orders are directives issued by presidents, impacting only the executive branch.
- They cannot directly compel actions from individuals, companies, or entities outside the executive branch.
Birthright Citizenship Challenge
- Trump's executive order aims to revoke birthright citizenship, contradicting established constitutional rights.
- This action primarily serves as a means to initiate a legal challenge and instill fear among undocumented immigrants.
TikTok Ban Delay
- Trump's executive order delaying the TikTok ban is largely symbolic.
- While directing against enforcement, it doesn't alter the existing law requiring ByteDance to divest ownership.