THE UNITARY EXECUTIVE THEORY
A battle is going on between the courts and Trump’s Executive. In case after case where those affected by Executive Orders or the actions of Doge, are suing the Executive, the courts are ruling against the administration, saying the Executive and the courts are co-equal parts of governance and that the Executive cannot overrule precedents, statutes, and constitutional provisions. The Executive maintain that they possess the power to do almost whatever they wish. They particularly claim that they can defy court orders because the courts have no power to direct the Executive. Trump’s men are following a theory called The Unitary Executive theory, a right wing idea that has been around for many years but until now has made little headway. If adopted, the tripartite nature of American governance is dead and the president is king. Trump’s strategy is to get one of these cases in front of SCOTUS, hoping that court will rule in his favour.
SCOTUS will have a huge decision to make. I hope for a 5-4 decision against the Unitary theory. If Trump wins, he is king bolstered by his previously won immunity. God help America.