Potential Actions of Former President Trump if Re-elected
Former President Trump plans to test the boundaries of presidential power if re-elected, with a focus on centralizing power, deporting illegal immigrants, imposing tariffs, and exerting control over the Justice Department.
Key Points
- Centralizing power over the Justice Department
- Deporting millions of illegal immigrants
- Imposing 10% tariffs on imported goods
- Firing civil servants and replacing them with loyalists
Pros
- Potential for a more organized and effective governing coalition
- Clarity on presidential immunity and power boundaries
Cons
- Risk of abuse of power and erosion of checks and balances
- Threats to democratic norms and institutions