Donald Trump’s New Executive Order Expands Presidential Authority

Donald Trump signs new executive order that could make him one of the most powerful presidents in history

Experts believe that Donald Trump’s decision to take a step that previous presidents of the United States have avoided is a move that has the potential to dramatically expand his authority.

The president has issued a number of executive orders in a short amount of time during his second term. Among these are the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, the imposition of tariffs on Canada and China, and the implementation of rules placing limitations on the participation of transgender women in sports.

Earlier this month, he established the White House Faith Office, which would replace the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives that had been in place previously. He also ended the use of paper straws in federal procurement and reversed the mandates that required schools to administer the Covid-19 vaccination.

In a new executive order that was signed on February 18 by President Trump, who is 78 years old, autonomous government agencies were placed under the supervision of the White House.

Its Implications for Non-Governmental Organizations

In accordance with the order, regulatory agencies including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are now required to submit draft regulations for presidential approval rather than approving them on their own. Additionally, it is expected of these agencies that they work together with legislators to determine their strategic priorities.

The order applies to all agencies, including those previously considered independent, except for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. This distinction is crucial. It establishes that the president holds authority over all executive branch officials, while the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is tasked with overseeing fiscal responsibility.

According to the order, “The President and the Attorney General will interpret the law for the executive branch, thereby preventing conflicting interpretations by separate agencies,” which is the statement that is included in the order.

Trump expresses his disapproval of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC), stating that they have enormous influence without being subject to presidential scrutiny. He asserts that their restrictions have already resulted in billions of dollars being lost by the nation and promises to ensure that any future regulations are subjected to a thorough assessment.

“Executive power without accountability has no place in our Republic,” said the directive, emphasizing the importance of this point. In order to guarantee that the laws are carried out in a lawful manner, our Founding Fathers established a single President.

Adjustments to the Operations and Supervision

It is going to be the responsibility of Russell Vought, who is currently serving as the acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, to establish performance requirements for agency leaders. When it comes to the effectiveness of the agencies, he will present Trump with regular updates and make recommendations for budget adjustments that are in accordance with the president’s goal.

Extending the Authority of the President

Trump is consolidating presidential authority to a degree that has not been seen in recent history. He is doing this by putting independent agencies under his control.

In contrast to his predecessors, including Barack Obama, who did not infringe upon the independence of these institutions, Trump is questioning the convention that these agencies should be independent. Some agency heads, who are currently under Trump’s supervision, have, historically speaking, outlasted the presidents who nominated them to their positions.

Trump’s daring decision has the potential to establish him as one of the most powerful presidents in the history of the United States.