U.S. President Donald Trump has signed over 150 executive orders since January 2025, reshaping policies on trade, immigration, and more—far outpacing predecessors like Joe Biden. Experts warn this aggressive approach is rewriting America’s constitutional playbook. 📜💥
The Rise of Presidential Power
Mitchel Sollenberger, a political science professor, calls Trump’s actions 'unprecedented,' noting they bypass Congress and courts while testing legal boundaries. From tariffs to birthright citizenship, Trump’s orders push 'the outer limits of constitutional understanding,' sparking over 200 lawsuits. 🚨⚖️
Courts in the Crossfire
Despite a conservative-leaning Supreme Court, judges face tough calls as Trump’s team often ignores legal counsel, says Georgetown’s David Super. 'Courts are giving less deference,' he notes, but fear remains that rulings could be ignored—a potential constitutional crisis. 🛑👨⚖️
Congress’s Partisan Paralysis
Partisanship has weakened Congress’s ability to check Trump, Sollenberger explains. With lawmakers prioritizing party loyalty over institutional duty, impeachment is a 'dead letter.' Meanwhile, existing laws against Trump’s moves gather dust. 🏛️🔒
Long-Term Fallout
Both experts agree: Trump’s legacy could erode trust in norms, leaving future leaders to either rebuild guardrails or embrace instability. 'This isn’t just about Trump—it’s about decades of presidential power growth,' Sollenberger warns. 🌪️🇺🇸
