I’m old enough to remember when Republicans railed against Barack Obama’s so-called “imperial president” — how dare that tyrant try to provide health care to Americans? Of course! –That’s why I never miss an opportunity to highlight the hypocrisy of the Republican Party, which appears to be bowing down to Donald Trump and marching the country toward dictatorship.
In the latest news, several House Republicans want Congress to relinquish control of the budget process and transfer power to the next president after he takes office in January.
As I have previously reported, some conservatives, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, believe that the Seizure Control Act, a 1974 law that requires spending all funds authorized by Congress. , contends that the president has wide discretion to decide whether the funds are spent. not at all. You may remember that this issue came up during the first impeachment of President Trump, who withheld aid to Ukraine for personal and political reasons.
And Republicans now seem intent on dispelling any doubt that Trump’s power is supreme.
And Republicans now seem intent on dispelling any doubt that Trump’s power is supreme.
More than a dozen House Republicans introduced a bill earlier this month that would completely repeal the Foreclosure Control Act, giving President Trump unprecedented power to decide how the money is spent. (You can read more about Trump’s desire for detention in this ProPublica article.)
It goes without saying that giving effective control of the federal budget to a vindictive man known for business failures is a bad idea. But today’s Republican Party appears to exist for more than just stroking Trump’s ego and lining his pockets.
Business Insider obtained quotes from some Republican lawmakers who support a bill that would allow President Trump to usurp his budget powers, and they’re as timid as you might imagine.
Spending is out of control and I think Congress has no guts. I don’t think change can happen without some other intervention, whether it’s from the executive branch or the voters.
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn.
It’s ironic that Mr. Burchett is accusing others of being gutless at the very moment he is trying to shift the blame onto Mr. Trump. But he wasn’t the only one paying homage.
If the power cuts spending, I’m all for it. Something has to be done.
Rep. Eric Burleson, Republican-Missouri
There was also the following:
Look at the situation we have in this country, why not give him that power? At this point, I’m willing to take that risk. Anything can be exploited. Drinking too much water can be painful.
Congressman Ralph Norman, R.S.C.
The bill, which seeks to repeal the Foreclosure Control Act, would face hurdles if reintroduced in the next House session, given the Republican majority is even smaller than it currently is. And if repeal reaches that point, it could face an even steeper rise in the Senate. But with a budget battle on the horizon, the proposal to give President Trump complete control of federal resources suggests that we have reached a new and even more dangerous level of pro-Trump obstinacy. It shows.
At the very least, this is a warning to the hordes of rabid Trump supporters willing to give President Trump whatever he wants.
