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Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves' country
President Trump said over the weekend his work to 'save' the country gives him legal leeway. 'He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,' Trump posted Saturday to Truth Social and X. The phrase is attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, who declared himself French emperor in the early 1800s. Trump's post drew quick criticism from Democrats, who argued it was another instance of the president likening his executive authority to authoritarianism. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) reposted Trump's comment and said it was 'spoken like a true dictator.' Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) also expressed concern. 'Donald Trump seems to believe he can do whatever he wishes in the name of 'saving the country,'' Torres said online. 'In our constitutional republic, the means matter more than the ends. The US Constitution trumps the policy preferences of President Trump.' Trump doubled down on the Napoleon reference on Sunday, reposting an image of the French emperor riding into battle with the text 'He who saves his country violates no law' overlaid. The posts come just days after the Trump administration tangled with the court system over its extensive changes. Federal judges have blocked some of Trump's sweeping executive actions, including freezing federal grants and loans, deconstructing the U.S. International Agency for Development (USAID) and birthright citizenship. Trump and his allies have pushed back on the judges' temporary holds, arguing they should respect the power of the executive branch. Still, Republican lawmakers are urging Trump to respect the rulings, worried that if he disregards them, it will send the country into a constitutional crisis. Trump's posts were not the first time he's expressed similar views. In late 2023, Trump said he would be a dictator in office only on the first day. He's also increased communication and exchanged pleasantries with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Updated at 10:33 a.m. EST Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
17-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump suggests no laws violated if he ‘saves' country
President Trump said over the weekend his work to 'save' the country gives him legal leeway. 'He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,' Trump posted Saturday to Truth Social and X. The phrase is attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte, who declared himself French emperor in the early 1800s. Trump's post drew quick criticism from Democrats, who argued it was another instance of the president likening his executive authority to authoritarianism. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) reposted Trump's comment and said it was 'spoken like a true dictator.' Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) also expressed concern. 'Donald Trump seems to believe he can do whatever he wishes in the name of 'saving the country,'' Torres said online. 'In our constitutional republic, the means matter more than the ends. The US Constitutions trumps the policy preferences of President Trump.' The post comes just days after the Trump administration tangled with the court system over its extensive changes. Federal judges have blocked some of Trump's sweeping executive actions, including freezing federal grants and loans, deconstructing the U.S. International Agency for Development (USAID) and birthright citizenship. Trump and his allies have pushed back on the judges' temporary holds, arguing they should respect the power of the executive branch. Still, Republican lawmakers are urging Trump to respect the rulings, worried that if he disregards them, it will send the country into a constitutional crisis. His post Saturday was not the first time he's expressed similar views. In late 2023, Trump said he would be a dictator in office only on the first day. He's also increased communication and exchanged pleasantries with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp' of a constitutional crisis
Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump's recent actions and believes the United States is on 'the cusp' of a constitutional crisis. Kim joined NBC's 'Meet the Press' on Sunday, where he was asked about Democrats' plan as they react to Trump's executive orders and actions. He argued that his party is ready to shut down the federal government over the various actions, including shuttering the U.S. International Agency for Development and Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) having access to the federal payment system.' 'I've worked in government. I've worked through multiple government shutdowns. I would be the last person who would want to get to that stage, but we are at a point where we are basically on the cusp of a constitutional crisis,' Kim said. 'Seeing this administration taking steps that are so clearly illegal.' 'Until we see a change in that behavior, we should not allow and condone that, nor should we assist in that,' he continued. Trump has received sharp criticism over the administration's recent actions, including saying he wants to take over Gaza. Some Democrats have called it 'ethnic cleansing' and say it's a distraction from all of the action within federal agencies. Last weekend, DOGE officials gained access to the Treasury Department's federal payment system, which controls $6 trillion annually and has access to Americans' tax records. Kim was upset with the administration's actions and said he and fellow Democrats are going to be taking a stand. 'I cannot support efforts that will continue this lawlessness that we're seeing when it comes to this administration's actions,' he said. 'And for us to be able to support government funding in that way only for them to turn it around, to dismantle the government. That is not something that should be allowed.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
09-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Democratic senator says they are ready to shut down government over Trump actions
Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) said he and his fellow Democrats are ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump's recent actions. 'I cannot support efforts that will continue this lawlessness that we're seeing when it comes to this administration's actions,' Kim said Sunday on NBC's 'Meet the Press.' 'And for us to be able to support government funding in that way only for them to turn it around, to dismantle the government. That is not something that should be allowed.' Kim joined the show on Sunday to discuss the ongoing action stemming from Trump and his administration. As Democrats grow frustrated with the changes, many are calling on them to protest. He argued that his party is ready to shut down the federal government over the various actions, including shuttering the U.S. International Agency for Development and Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) having access to the federal payment system. 'I've worked in government. I've worked through multiple government shutdowns. I would be the last person who would want to get to that stage, but we are at a point where we are basically on the cusp of a constitutional crisis,' Kim said. 'Seeing this administration taking steps that are so clearly illegal.' Trump has received sharp criticism over the administration's recent actions, including saying he wants to take over Gaza. Some Democrats have called it 'ethnic cleansing' and say it's a distraction from all of the action within federal agencies. Last weekend, DOGE officials gained access to the Treasury Department's federal payment system, which controls $6 trillion annually and has access to Americans' tax records. Kim argued that Republicans need Democrats to help fund the government ahead of the March deadline. 'In a few weeks, the Republicans are going to try to figure out how they move forward and they have, for the last two years, needed Democratic votes for every single continuing resolution and they should not count on that this time,' Kim said.
The Hill
09-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp' of a constitutional crisis
Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against President Trump's recent actions and believes the United States is on 'the cusp' of a constitutional crisis. Kim joined NBC's 'Meet the Press' on Sunday, where he was asked about Democrats' plan as they react to Trump's executive orders and actions. He argued that his party is ready to shut down the federal government over various actions, including shuttering the U.S. International Agency for Development and Elon Musk's 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE) having access to the federal payment system.' Funding is scheduled to expire on March 14. 'I've worked in government. I've worked through multiple government shutdowns. I would be the last person who would want to get to that stage, but we are at a point where we are basically on the cusp of a constitutional crisis,' Kim said. 'Seeing this administration taking steps that are so clearly illegal.' 'Until we see a change in that behavior, we should not allow and condone that, nor should we assist in that,' he continued. Trump has received sharp criticism over the administration's recent actions, including saying he wants to take over Gaza. Some Democrats have called it 'ethnic cleansing' and say it's a distraction from all of the action within federal agencies. Last weekend, DOGE officials gained access to the Treasury Department's federal payment system, which controls $6 trillion annually and has access to Americans' tax records. Kim was upset with the administration's actions and said he and fellow Democrats would be taking a stand. 'I cannot support efforts that will continue this lawlessness that we're seeing when it comes to this administration's actions,' he said. 'And for us to be able to support government funding in that way only for them to turn it around, to dismantle the government. That is not something that should be allowed.'
