Frank's Musings

Past presidents have asked Congress to authorize their use of military power for responding to violent attacks by domestic rebels, foreign states and offshore outlaws, like pirates. Sometimes this was done after the fact; but doing so acknowledged that the Chief Executive depends on that co-equal government branch for employing the military, not to mention for funding it.

But Donald Trump acts as if he is not subject to the law; in his mind, and in the minds of his supporters, he is the law.  Moreover, his performance since his reelection last year implies that the results of the 2024 election showed that most voters wanted to abandon the government’s rules and regulations under the Constitution.  If his public approval ratings sink further below a majority during his second term, his determination to rule by personal whim seems likely only to strengthen.

It is up to the critical thinkers in the Congress and among the voting public to disabuse Trump of that anti-democratic delusion. The following steps need to be taken:

1. Continue to express popular disapproval, including No Kings rallies, direct communications to Congress,        and announcements on the public and social media
2. Campaign vigorously for elimination of Trump’s control of both houses of Congress in the 2026 mid-term        election
3. Lobby subsequently for congressional resolutions to cancel the obvious injurious programs of the Trump         Administration
4. Obviate any further such legislation and executive orders.