I agree with House Judiciary Chairman, Jerrold Nadler D-NY, that the declaration is a “gross abuse of presidential power …. to attempt to strip Congress of its duty by subverting the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers”. House Dems will challenge the declaration; they can vote on a resolution disapproving Trump’s declaration, which would force a vote in the Senate, which is becoming increasingly divided. The vote can pass with only a simple majority. The White House has stated “Trump will veto” any such vote. Several Senate Republicans warned Trump, publicly and privately, against taking this action; many are concerned that Trump is “robbing the military and Defense”, and siphoning necessary monies from their state projects. Nearly twenty states are joining in this latest lawsuit against Trump. Those legislators applauding abdicating their duties should be ousted, soon. No previous ‘national emergencies’ involved seizing appropriated funds to take actions specifically rejected by Congress.
Trish Forsyth Voss
Feb 27 2019
What do I think of President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency … to build a wall.
I agree with House Judiciary Chairman, Jerrold Nadler D-NY, that the declaration is a “gross abuse of presidential power …. to attempt to strip Congress of its duty by subverting the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers”. House Dems will challenge the declaration; they can vote on a resolution disapproving Trump’s declaration, which would force a vote in the Senate, which is becoming increasingly divided. The vote can pass with only a simple majority. The White House has stated “Trump will veto” any such vote. Several Senate Republicans warned Trump, publicly and privately, against taking this action; many are concerned that Trump is “robbing the military and Defense”, and siphoning necessary monies from their state projects. Nearly twenty states are joining in this latest lawsuit against Trump. Those legislators applauding abdicating their duties should be ousted, soon. No previous ‘national emergencies’ involved seizing appropriated funds to take actions specifically rejected by Congress.
Trish Forsyth Voss
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