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3 days ago
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Mike Pence Accuses Donald Trump of Ignoring Constitution
Former Vice President Mike Pence has accused President Donald Trump of supplanting Congress' constitutional authority over trade and commerce, following a federal court ruling that sought to void the majority of his tariffs. "The Constitution gives Congress the power to levy taxes and tariffs," Pence wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Article 1, Section 8 provides that the Congress 'shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.'" "The president has no authority in the Constitution to unilaterally impose tariffs without an act of Congress," he added. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment outside regular hours. The potential economic effects of Trump's tariffs, such as high consumer prices on foreign goods and increased overheads for import-reliant businesses, have drawn scrutiny from Democrats and members of the president's own party. Trump has announced numerous tariffs since returning to office in January, including a 10 percent "baseline" tariff on almost all U.S. imports, arguing that the duties were necessary to fix trade imbalances and revive American manufacturing. However, critics have questioned the constitutionality of the president's trade policies, saying tariffs are fundamentally a legislative power granted to Congress and that their unilateral imposition represents an example of executive overreach. "To restore the power to levy Tariff's back to the American people, Congress should take immediate steps to reclaim their Constitutional authority On Tariffs," Pence wrote on Thursday. The former vice president has made similar arguments in the past. In April, he told attendees at a Grove City College event, "Wherever you come down on the risks or merits associated with tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration, the president has no authority in the Constitution to unilaterally impose tariffs without an act of Congress," the National Review reported. Pence has also criticized the tariffs on economic grounds, arguing that resultant price increases on foreign-made goods—specifically dolls—run counter to the "American dream." As Pence highlighted on Thursday, Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution establishes the structure and powers of the legislative branch and grants Congress authority over taxes and duties. However, Congress has ceded certain tariff powers to the presidency over the years, primarily through Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962; Sections 122, 201 and 301 of the Trade Act of 1974; Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930; and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977. Wednesday's ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade concerned Trump's invocation of the latter. The Manhattan federal court argued that neither the fentanyl crisis—which Trump used to justify tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico—nor the unfair trading relationships that his reciprocal tariffs were intended to fix constituted sufficient emergencies to override Congress' constitutional powers. "Because of the Constitution's express allocation of the tariff power to Congress … we do not read IEEPA to delegate an unbounded tariff authority to the President," the three-judge panel wrote in its decision. "We instead read IEEPA's provisions to impose meaningful limits on any such authority it confers." The administration called the decision a "judicial coup" and swiftly filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, which has now paused the lower court's ruling, allowing the tariffs to remain in effect pending the outcome of the appeal. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday: "The horrific decision stated that I would have to get the approval of Congress for these Tariffs. In other words, hundreds of politicians would sit around D.C. for weeks, and even months, trying to come to a conclusion as to what to charge other Countries that are treating us unfairly. If allowed to stand, this would completely destroy Presidential Power—The Presidency would never be the same! … The President of the United States must be allowed to protect America against those that are doing it Economic and Financial harm." Senator John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, told CNN: "Under the Constitution, Congress has tariff authority. We gave—for better or worse, Congress gave some of that authority to the presidency. The president has been exercising that authority. The issue before the courts—and it's appropriate for them to decide—is whether he has exceeded that authority. I don't think he has, but that's up to the courts to tell us. In the meantime, nothing's going to change. These [trade] talks are not going to stop, nor should they." Political economist Veronique de Rugy said in comments shared with Newsweek: "The president's power is limited, even in emergencies. Declaring a trade deficit isn't an emergency; it's economics 101. Trump's tariffs weren't just economically destructive, they were legally baseless. Courts rightly refused to hand over unlimited power to a single person. This ruling drew from conservative judicial doctrines like nondelegation and major questions, these philosophies embraced by Trump's own judicial nominees. The ruling restores constitutional order by reminding everyone, including Trump, that tariff power belongs to Congress, not to the president's whims." The appeals court's decision means Trump's tariffs remain in place while the case is considered. It has ordered the plaintiffs to respond by June 5 and given the government until June 9 to issue a reply. White House adviser Peter Navarro has said the administration is prepared to take the appeal to the Supreme Court if necessary. He told reporters on Thursday, "Even if we lose, we will do it another way." Related Articles Mike Pence Calls Trump Tariffs 'Largest Peacetime Tax Hike' on AmericansMike Pence Reacts to Trump's Middle East Trip: 'Disappointed'Mike Pence Attacks Trump's Russia Ukraine Peace DealMike Pence Calls for Donald Trump Reversal-'Warning Signs Are Flashing' 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
3 days ago
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- Newsweek
Mike Pence Accuses Donald Trump of Ignoring Constitution
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Former Vice President Mike Pence has accused President Donald Trump of supplanting Congress' constitutional authority over trade and commerce, following a federal court ruling that sought to void the majority of his tariffs. "The Constitution gives Congress the power to levy taxes and tariffs," Pence wrote on X, formerly Twitter. "Article 1, Section 8 provides that the Congress 'shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.'" "The president has no authority in the Constitution to unilaterally impose tariffs without an act of Congress," he added. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment outside regular hours. Why It Matters The potential economic effects of Trump's tariffs, such as high consumer prices on foreign goods and increased overheads for import-reliant businesses, have drawn scrutiny from Democrats and members of the president's own party. Trump has announced numerous tariffs since returning to office in January, including a 10 percent "baseline" tariff on almost all U.S. imports, arguing that the duties were necessary to fix trade imbalances and revive American manufacturing. However, critics have questioned the constitutionality of the president's trade policies, saying tariffs are fundamentally a legislative power granted to Congress and that their unilateral imposition represents an example of executive overreach. What To Know "To restore the power to levy Tariff's back to the American people, Congress should take immediate steps to reclaim their Constitutional authority On Tariffs," Pence wrote on Thursday. The former vice president has made similar arguments in the past. In April, he told attendees at a Grove City College event, "Wherever you come down on the risks or merits associated with tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration, the president has no authority in the Constitution to unilaterally impose tariffs without an act of Congress," the National Review reported. Pence has also criticized the tariffs on economic grounds, arguing that resultant price increases on foreign-made goods—specifically dolls—run counter to the "American dream." Former Vice President Mike Pence at the Jerusalem Post's New York conference on June 3, 2024. Former Vice President Mike Pence at the Jerusalem Post's New York conference on June 3, Pence highlighted on Thursday, Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution establishes the structure and powers of the legislative branch and grants Congress authority over taxes and duties. However, Congress has ceded certain tariff powers to the presidency over the years, primarily through Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962; Sections 122, 201 and 301 of the Trade Act of 1974; Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930; and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977. Wednesday's ruling from the U.S. Court of International Trade concerned Trump's invocation of the latter. The Manhattan federal court argued that neither the fentanyl crisis—which Trump used to justify tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico—nor the unfair trading relationships that his reciprocal tariffs were intended to fix constituted sufficient emergencies to override Congress' constitutional powers. "Because of the Constitution's express allocation of the tariff power to Congress … we do not read IEEPA to delegate an unbounded tariff authority to the President," the three-judge panel wrote in its decision. "We instead read IEEPA's provisions to impose meaningful limits on any such authority it confers." The administration called the decision a "judicial coup" and swiftly filed an appeal with the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, which has now paused the lower court's ruling, allowing the tariffs to remain in effect pending the outcome of the appeal. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday: "The horrific decision stated that I would have to get the approval of Congress for these Tariffs. In other words, hundreds of politicians would sit around D.C. for weeks, and even months, trying to come to a conclusion as to what to charge other Countries that are treating us unfairly. If allowed to stand, this would completely destroy Presidential Power—The Presidency would never be the same! … The President of the United States must be allowed to protect America against those that are doing it Economic and Financial harm." Senator John Kennedy, a Republican from Louisiana, told CNN: "Under the Constitution, Congress has tariff authority. We gave—for better or worse, Congress gave some of that authority to the presidency. The president has been exercising that authority. The issue before the courts—and it's appropriate for them to decide—is whether he has exceeded that authority. I don't think he has, but that's up to the courts to tell us. In the meantime, nothing's going to change. These [trade] talks are not going to stop, nor should they." Political economist Veronique de Rugy said in comments shared with Newsweek: "The president's power is limited, even in emergencies. Declaring a trade deficit isn't an emergency; it's economics 101. Trump's tariffs weren't just economically destructive, they were legally baseless. Courts rightly refused to hand over unlimited power to a single person. This ruling drew from conservative judicial doctrines like nondelegation and major questions, these philosophies embraced by Trump's own judicial nominees. The ruling restores constitutional order by reminding everyone, including Trump, that tariff power belongs to Congress, not to the president's whims." What Happens Next The appeals court's decision means Trump's tariffs remain in place while the case is considered. It has ordered the plaintiffs to respond by June 5 and given the government until June 9 to issue a reply. White House adviser Peter Navarro has said the administration is prepared to take the appeal to the Supreme Court if necessary. He told reporters on Thursday, "Even if we lose, we will do it another way."
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Pence supportive of Trump policies
ANDERSON — Former Vice President Mike Pence voiced support for most of the actions President Donald Trump has taken during his second term in the White house. Pence served as Trump's vice president during his first term in office. He was interviewed in Anderson by The Herald Bulletin on Friday. The vice president was in Anderson to address graduates of the Indiana Christian Academy. 'I think this administration has set the nation back on a course of strength and prosperity like we have not experienced in the past four years,' Pence said when asked for his view of the direction of the country. 'I'm grateful the Congress passed the budget bill and made the tax cuts permanent, with a historic investment in our military,' he added. Pence said he supports efforts to make the government more efficient. He noted Trump has said that many would be surprised how much government would not be missed. 'Tracking down and ending abuse is very worthy,' he said. 'Have they done it perfectly? Probably not. They have admitted to some errors along the way. 'What I'm looking for is Congress to do their job,' Pence continued. 'It's one thing for the president to sign an executive order and change spending. Congress controls the purse strings; what I'm looking for is for the leaders in Congress to take those recommendations and bring them into the legislative process and let the American people work their will on everything from education to welfare.' Pence said he supports the efforts President Trump is making to keep peace in the Middle East. 'We take issue with some of the direction in the wavering support for our allies in the Ukraine, but it seems now to be going back in the right direction following the unprovoked Russian invasion,' he said. Regarding the back-and-forth decisions by Trump on tariffs, Pence voiced opposition — except in the case of trade with China. 'No matter how well intended, I think it will ultimately hurt consumers and the country and could well harm our economy in the long term,' Pence said of the increase in tariffs. 'My view is we should have free trade with free nations. 'I learned as a Congressman and governor that trade means jobs and markets for what we make and grow,' he said. 'We will continue to be a voice against unilateral, broad-based tariffs.' He believes the country should take a strong stance on China and end decades of trade abuses and intellectual property theft. 'We need to stand strong,' he said of China's aggression. Pence said he also supports efforts by the Trump administration when it comes to immigration. 'I believe that President Trump has secured the southern border of the United States,' he said. 'We had the worst border crisis in the history of the country, with the number of people that have surged across the border in the past four years and not just along our southern border but in communities across the country.' Pence said the Trump administration has brought back policies previously in place to secure the border. Pence, when asked about his future political plans, said he has no plans to run for office again. 'I have been blessed more than I ever could have imagined,' he said. 'When I was growing up, my dream was to be the Congressman from my hometown. I've had the chance to be governor of Indiana, serve as vice president and even to run for president. 'Whatever the future holds for me and my family, we will continue to do our part to be a champion for the values and ideals that I was raised to believe in here in the heartland,' Pence said.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pentagon says it has accepted Qatar's gift of a luxury megajet for Trump's use
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said it has officially accepted a luxury jet plane from Qatar to use as the new Air Force One for President Donald Trump. 'The Secretary of Defense has accepted a Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations," said Sean Parnell, the Pentagon's chief spokesman. "The Department of Defense will work to ensure proper security measures and functional-mission requirements are considered for an aircraft used to transport the President of the United States.' Parnell referred additional requests for information to the Air Force. NBC News reached out to Qatari officials for comment. News that Trump was considering accepting a plane from a foreign government broke before his planned visit to Qatar last week. Delays had slowed the timeline for delivery of a Boeing contract for two jets to be used as new Air Force One planes. The prospect of the gifted plane has drawn security and ethical concerns from lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, close Trump allies and ethics groups. 'That's a pretty strange offer,' Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis. said. Laura Loomer, a Trump ally, said on social media that accepting a plane from Qatar would be 'such a stain' on the Trump administration. 'I'm so disappointed,' she wrote. Worth about $400 million, the plane has been called a 'flying palace.' Over the weekend, former Vice President Mike Pence suggested the move could also raise constitutional issues, and questioned whether the U.S. should place so much trust in a partner that "has a long history of playing both sides." Accepting the plane, Pence said in an interview with Meet the Press, 'is inconsistent with our security, with our intelligence needs. And my hope is the president reconsiders it.' Noting that there are 'very real constitutional issues,' Pence referenced the part of the Constitution that does not allow public officials to accept gifts from foreign governments. A refitting could cost $1 billion and take years to complete, more than twice the plane's reported value, NBC News reported. When Trump was asked about the plane during a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, Ramaphosa interjected, saying, 'I'm sorry I don't have a plane to give you.' 'I wish you did,' Trump responded. The president defended the offer before visiting Qatar last week, calling the gift 'a great gesture' and saying that turning it down would be foolish. 'I could be a stupid person and say, 'No, we don't want a free, very expensive airplane,'' the president said. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mike Pence Pushes Back After Trump Slams US Foreign Policy, Praises Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman: 'I've Never Been A Fan Of Presidents Criticizing America Abroad'
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Donald Trump during an interview on Sunday for remarks he made during his tour of the Middle East. I've never been a fan of American presidents criticizing America on foreign soil," Pence said. What Happened: Speaking to NBC, Pence said "To have the president in Saudi Arabia questioning America's global war on terror, and describing it as nation-building and interventionist, I thought was a disservice to generations of Americans who wore the uniform and who took the fight to our enemy, you know, in Afghanistan and in Iraq," Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — He added: "And particularly giving that speech in Saudi Arabia, where 15 of the 19 9/11 hijackers hailed from — not including Osama bin Laden, I thought was unfortunate." Pence's comments were made in response to Trump's rhetoric about past military operations in the Middle East. "The gleaming marvels of Riyadh and Abu Dhabi were not created by the so-called nation-builders, neocons or liberal nonprofits like those who spent trillions and trillions of dollars failing to develop Kabul, Baghdad, so many other cities," Trump said. "Instead, the birth of a modern Middle East has been brought by the people of the region themselves." Trump also praised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, despite U.S. intelligence linking him to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. "He's an incredible man. I've known him a long time now. There's nobody like him," Trump said. "I like him a lot. I like him too much."Why It Matters: Pence's differences with Trump previously came to the forefront over the 2020 election certification and the January 6 riots in the Capitol. He also commented on Trump's tariff policy earlier this month, warning that it could lead to a "price shock" in the economy and potentially cause shortages. In April, he wrote an op-ed evaluating Trump's first 100 days of his second term, lauding his "political comeback unrivaled in modern American history.' Despite critiquing Trump's rhetoric in the Middle East, Pence admitted that Trump's trip had economic significance and praised the potential effects on the American job market. "The president secured financial commitments in all three countries, including a historic contract for purchasing Boeing aircraft that'll really support American jobs," he said. Read Next: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Invest before it's too late. Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Many are rushing to grab 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.30/share! Photo courtesy: mark reinstein / Send To MSN: Send to MSN Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Mike Pence Pushes Back After Trump Slams US Foreign Policy, Praises Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman: 'I've Never Been A Fan Of Presidents Criticizing America Abroad' originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
