Trump Faces Legal Challenges Over Expansive Executive Authority in Second Term

The president's actions to consolidate power and sidestep judicial and congressional checks have prompted over 70 lawsuits and constitutional concerns.

President Trump has invoked a controversial philosophy, quoting Napoleon to justify his broad use of executive authority during his second term.
The administration is pursuing legal battles to challenge protections for federal officials and expand presidential control over independent agencies.
Critics accuse Trump of ignoring court orders and dismantling federal institutions, including mass firings and proposed closures of key agencies like USAid and the Department of Education.
The administration's actions have drawn comparisons to dictatorial behavior, with opponents warning of a constitutional crisis as lawsuits mount nationwide.
Economic pressures, including rising inflation and potential trade wars, add to the turbulence of Trump's governance, alongside controversial moves like renaming the Gulf of Mexico.