The Political Scene | The New Yorker How Trump’s Federal-Aid Fiasco Is Testing the Separation of Power
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Jan 30, 2025 Join Harvard Law professor and New Yorker contributor Jeannie Suk Gersen as she dissects the recent turmoil surrounding Trump's federal funding memo. Gersen reveals how this directive has exposed tensions between the President and Congress, sparking a potential power struggle. She delves into the constitutional boundaries of executive authority, the significance of the 14th Amendment in Trump's policies, and the effects on budgetary control. The conversation offers a gripping look at the battle for power in Washington.
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Executive Power vs. Congress
- Trump's federal grant freeze raises questions about executive power.
- It's a legal gray area where a president's discretion to execute laws clashes with Congress's power.
Trump's Funding Strategy
- Policy differences between administrations regarding fund allocation are normal.
- Trump's blanket freeze is unusual, possibly a power play to influence compliance.
Trump's Power Play
- Trump's actions highlight the inherent power struggle among government branches.
- He challenges the traditional view of separated powers, asserting greater executive control.