Trump Faces Supreme Court Showdown Over Ignored Foreign Aid Court Order

President Trump's potential defiance of a court ruling on USAID funding raises fears of a constitutional crisis and challenges to the separation of powers.

• President Trump is considering ignoring a U.S. District Court order to unfreeze USAID foreign aid funding, sparking concerns about executive overreach.
• The Supreme Court is set to hear a case today on whether to overturn the lower court's ruling, as government attorneys seek to uphold Trump's freeze on funding.
• MSNBC host Rachel Maddow warned that defying the court could amount to a 'declaration of war' on democratic institutions and the rule of law.
• Maddow raised questions about whether the Supreme Court might appease Trump to avoid a direct confrontation or reaffirm the limits of presidential power.
• The situation underscores broader tensions around executive authority, judicial independence, and the balance of power in the U.S. government.

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