A hidden measure in the Republican budget bill would crown Trump king
a year ago
- #Judicial Power
- #Trump
- #Income Inequality
- Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill could lead to the largest redistribution of income and wealth in U.S. history, favoring the rich over the poor and working class.
- The bill includes a provision that would allow Trump to act with unchecked power, effectively making him immune to judicial orders.
- Trump has repeatedly ignored court rulings, including those related to due process for migrants and the return of a legal resident erroneously deported.
- Federal judges are considering contempt proceedings against Trump’s administration for defying court orders.
- The Big Ugly Bill contains a hidden provision that would block courts from enforcing contempt citations, undermining judicial power.
- Legal experts warn this would eliminate restraints on Trump, rendering court orders advisory and effectively ending American democracy.
- The bill would worsen income and wealth inequality while removing the last constraints on presidential power.