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The NPR Politics Podcast

Trump Wants To Make The Presidency More Powerful. Here's How.

Jul 11, 2024
National political correspondents Sarah McCammon, Susan Davis, and Mara Liasson discuss Trump's efforts to increase presidential power. Topics include the unitary executive theory, potential impact on democracy, Trump's promises, public perception, and implications for international relations.
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  • Trump aims to consolidate power through the Unitary Executive Theory, potentially upsetting checks and balances.
  • Trump's influence extends to reshaping the Republican Party and enacting desired policies, raising governance questions.

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Trump's Presidency and Changes in Executive Power

Trump aims to consolidate executive power through the Unitary Executive Theory, which proposes increased presidential authority over departments like the Department of Justice. This theory suggests removing checks and balances, enabling actions like pardoning individuals and deportation strategies. Trump's focus on loyalty and sense of personal authority differs from traditional approaches, raising concerns about potential abuse of power and challenges within the American federal system.

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