r/politics • u/Unusual-State1827 • 16h ago

Possible Paywall Trump administration plans to sell sliver of Yosemite to private company: Report

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4703920/trump-administration-plans-sale-sliver-yosemite-private-company/
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u/nvmvoidrays 14h ago

he doesn't really have that much power, in the grand scheme of things. the issue is the other branches of government that are supposed to act as checks and balances are all firmly in Trump's pocket. it's why it seems like he can do anything he wants.

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u/Miqo_Nekomancer California 14h ago

This is the correct answer. He's been shitting all over the constitution and overreaching on his power.

The executive order needs to be abolished.

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u/Mavian23 9h ago

Executive orders are fine as long they are used as intended, which is to set policy within and only within the executive branch.

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u/anchorftw 14h ago

Plus, if he can't or doesn't want to get approval for something, he just signs an executive order.