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Bill Maher Criticizes Trump’s Unorthodox Use of Executive Power

The Real Time host challenges GOP Rep. Byron Donalds on Trump's controversial actions, including pardons and federal agency restructuring.

  • Bill Maher confronted Rep. Byron Donalds on HBO's Real Time over Donald Trump's unconventional and potentially unconstitutional executive actions.
  • Maher highlighted Trump's 'extralegal' approach, questioning his bypassing of traditional checks and balances within the U.S. government.
  • Donalds defended Trump by emphasizing his transparency, contrasting it with what he described as the Biden administration's lack of openness.
  • Tara Palmeri, a journalist on the panel, argued that Trump is testing the limits of executive power and using federal agencies to execute his directives.
  • The discussion also touched on Trump's recent blanket pardon for individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol attack and his restructuring of federal law enforcement leadership.
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