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Why Donald Trump loves decrees so much
Donald Trump has already signed dozens of decrees on the first day of his second US presidency. But what is the difference between a decree and a law?
A rigorous fight against immigration, the withdrawal from international agreements and the restructuring of the government apparatus: Donald Trump’s second term in office as the 47th US President began with a series of sensational domestic and foreign policy decisions and announcements – also known as executive orders . This power is legally binding to the president and without the consent of the legislature – i.e. Congress.
What exactly are decrees?
Decrees are an important instrument of power for US presidents with which they can direct the actions of the government without the consent of Parliament. President Donald Trump can exercise his executive power in a legally binding manner via so-called executive orders.
How often do US presidents use executive orders?
According to the Federal Register, more than 4,400 executive orders have been signed by presidents since the end of World War II – 220 of which came from Trump’s first term between 2017 and 2021.
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What is the advantage for Donald Trump?
The US President does not need parliamentary approval for an executive order – his signature is sufficient. But the signaling effect certainly also plays a role: Trump gets to work and gets things done on the day he is sworn in. This is how he presents himself when he signs decrees in the Capital One Arena instead of, as usual, in the White House.
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is the founder of the “Oath Keepers”. The militia recruits former or current police officers and soldiers and sees itself fighting against an alleged tyranny by the US government. Sentenced to 18 years in prison for his involvement in the storming of the Capitol, Rhodes is benefiting from Trump’s decree 18 months after his guilty verdict
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And what are the disadvantages?
The decrees can be revoked by the next president – and they can be legally challenged much more easily than a law. For example, a lawsuit has already been filed against Trump’s decree restricting the right to US citizenship if born in the United States.
Can Parliament stop decrees?
In order to take action against a presidential decree, Congress can also by law deny the financial resources for its implementation. The President can veto legislation – which Congress could override with a two-thirds majority. Trump’s Republicans currently have a majority in both chambers of Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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