💨 Abstract

In his first seven months back in office, President Donald Trump has significantly consolidated power, testing constitutional limits and expanding his authority. Key actions include federalizing Washington D.C.'s police, deploying the Guard in multiple cities without precedent, and politicizing governmental data by firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics director over an unfavorable report. Trump has also reduced Congress’s influence, using emergency powers to alter trade policies with impunity.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff