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Legal expert wanrs Trump's 'shock and awe' approach is 'undermining' his own agenda


Published on 2025-02-20 11:20:40 - Alternet
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  • Donald Trump promised to bring "shock and awe" to the United States' federal government if he won the 2024 election, and his first month back in the White House has been extremely turbulent. Trump issued countless executive orders after beginning his second presidency,

The article from MSN discusses how former President Donald Trump's aggressive legal tactics, described as a "shock and awe" approach, are potentially undermining his own political and legal agenda. Legal expert Norm Eisen warns that Trump's strategy of flooding the courts with numerous motions and appeals, while also attacking judicial figures and processes, might be backfiring. This approach, according to Eisen, not only delays legal proceedings but also risks alienating judges and the public, potentially damaging Trump's credibility and chances in his various legal battles. The piece highlights how this tactic, while possibly effective in creating chaos and confusion, could ultimately lead to unfavorable outcomes for Trump by exhausting judicial patience and resources.

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