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US presidents make executive orders. How will Trump use his?


Published on 2025-01-15 14:41:03 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses the use of executive orders by U.S. Presidents, focusing on how former President Donald Trump might utilize this power if he were to return to office. Executive orders are directives issued by the President that manage operations of the federal government and have the force of law, though they can be overturned by Congress or the courts. Historically, Trump issued 220 executive orders during his term, fewer than many of his predecessors. The article speculates on Trump's potential future use of executive orders, suggesting he might target immigration, environmental regulations, and possibly enact policies related to his previous administration's focus areas like trade and foreign policy. It also mentions the potential for controversy, given Trump's history of using executive actions to bypass Congress, which often led to legal challenges. The piece highlights the balance of power, noting that while executive orders provide a swift means to enact policy, they are not without checks and balances from other branches of government.

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