Trump’s “Long Live the King” Declaration Sparks Constitutional Concerns
Former President Donald Trump’s recent actions and rhetoric have raised alarm bells regarding his view of executive power. Following his intervention in New York City’s congestion pricing plan, Trump declared on Truth Social, “CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD… LONG LIVE THE KING!” This statement, coupled with subsequent actions by his administration, is fueling concerns about a potential overreach of presidential authority.
“King” Trump? Controversial Imagery and Messaging
The “Long Live the King” post was quickly amplified by White House officials. Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich shared a screenshot of Trump’s post on X (formerly Twitter), alongside an AI-generated image depicting Trump in royal attire. The official White House X account also shared a mock-up of a Time magazine cover featuring Trump wearing a golden crown with the same headline.
New York Pushes Back: “A Nation of Laws, Not Ruled by a King”
New york Governor Kathy Hochul provided a swift rebute.
“We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king,”. Her statement continued.
The MTA has intitiated legal proceedings.. We’ll see you in court.
A Pattern of Expanding Executive Power?
This incident is not isolated. It follows a series of moves by Trump and his allies suggesting a belief in expansive, even absolute, presidential power. For instance, Trump recently signed an executive order asserting that he and his attorney general have supreme authority to interpret law for the executive branch, including oversight of independent agencies.
White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf stated that the order would “reestablish the long-standing norm that only the president or the attorney general can speak for the United States when stating an opinion as to what the law is.” This move centralizes legal interpretation within the executive branch.
Elon Musk’s Take on “Democracy”
The narrative of unchecked presidential power was further fueled by comments from Elon Musk. During a joint interview with Trump on Fox News, Musk suggested that “real democracy” means the president can act regardless of constitutional constraints, as long as it reflects the “will of the people.”
Dictatorship to Kingship: A Troubling Trajectory?
Trump’s actions and statements, both during his campaign and since assuming office, paint a picture of a leader seeking to significantly expand executive authority. His previous comments about wanting to be a “dictator for one day” have been widely reported. More recently, amidst various legal challenges, Trump wrote on X, “he who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”
These developments suggest a shift from a temporary desire for dictatorial powers to a more permanent aspiration for a king-like role, raising serious questions about the balance of power and the rule of law within the American political system.
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