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Donald Trump’s contempt for our Constitution, Congress and the “Rule of Law” coupled with the Republican Congress refusing to exercise its Article 1 powers of the purse [ funding the government ] and oversight responsibilities gives Trump free reign to do whatever he wants.
The destruction of the East Wing of the White House and the construction of Trump’s massive ballroom which will actually dwarf the White House and destroy the esthetic balance of the White House grounds is a small slice of the destruction Trump is wrecking on our Democracy..
Trump has announced that he is now the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of our nation in addition to being Commander and Chief of the military. He is essentially the Speaker of the House and the Senate Majority Leader as he owns not only the congressional leadership but every Republican elected to Congress.
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Rather than ensure that the nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the SNAP food program for their subsistence and the 14 million who depend on the Affordable Care Act premium credits for their healthcare; Trump and the Republicans walked away, shutting down the government.
Donald Trump has lived a life of privilege throughout his 79 years. His America centers on power, money and attention from the masses. As President he has openly expressed his hatred for Democratic lawmakers and for the half of the country that did not vote for him.
His hatred was vividly displayed on the day of the “NO KINGS”protest by posting a meme of him, wearing a crown, flying a fighter jet, dumping excrement on American cities and citizens..
Donald Trump, in addition to his Executive Branch powers, owns the Legislative Branch, and ignores the Rule of Law which makes his will the foundation of our government.
Our Democracy cannot survive one man rule that serves only himself and the needs of those who voted for him.
– Hanson, of Elkhorn, is a member of the Walworth County Democratic Party.
