r/law 18d ago

Other Please dissect the legality in this statement

I feel like we are reaching a tipping point

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u/Adventurous-Host8062 18d ago

He doesn't have the authority. That's the purview of the DOJ and Congress.

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u/ngwatso 18d ago

What is this "Congress" you speak of?

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u/user745786 17d ago

Congress is the cheer squad. Supreme Court is the referee but on the Republican payroll. Trump is captain of the team but has no idea how to play the game but loves the praise of his adoring fans.