Donald Trump has frozen all federal aid programs. He can't, as outlined in Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution. Congress controls spending and the budget. - ThreadSky

artcandee.bsky.social • 31 days ago

Donald Trump has frozen all federal aid programs.

He can't, as outlined in Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution.

Congress controls spending and the budget.

Comments

stbarb.bsky.social•30 days ago

Can’t? Only if someone stops him. And who will that be? Not Congress. Not SCOTUS. Not the administrative state. Not the GOP. I think it’s time to accept that all law, including the Constitution, has been suspended. Now we have to decide what to do given that truth.

barbie24325.bsky.social•30 days ago

So as a social worker/case manager for people with a mental illness working for the county, which is funded by Medicaid, do I need to be concerned about my job?

sal-b-one.bsky.social•31 days ago

He will commit illegal acts all of the time, will be cruel all of the time, and be as dumb as always. There are no boundaries or guardrails. Congress won't do anything.

paddyj1325.bsky.social•30 days ago

What happens if no one in the majority party in either the House or the Senate raises a fuss? Because that is what I see happening.

nls5.bsky.social•30 days ago

apparently they now just say those are directives. Not the law.

dlwilson.bsky.social•30 days ago

His hand was not on the Bible swearing to uphold the constitution. I think he put his hand on Bible his first inauguration but not this time. Not that it matters but to me he was making a statement. First he doesn't believe in God and second he has no intention of upholding the Constitution.

joycedyee.bsky.social•30 days ago

Let’s do something. Call Congress & tell them to stop the Freeze. Millions of people need these services for SURVIVAL. Thank you 🙏

whataimeewrites.bsky.social•31 days ago

But if Congress doesn't stand up and assert their power in this situation, then it no longer does. The president does. @schiff.senate.gov @sanders.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

ntelegent1.bsky.social•31 days ago

There is no “Constitution” as far as he and his merry band of MAGA following fools are concerned!!

pjocky82.bsky.social•31 days ago

I mean we all know he can’t but who’s going to stop him. When you hire loyalist you think the constitution matters?

bruceleonard.bsky.social•31 days ago

Exactly

princesswaffles40.bsky.social•31 days ago

The plan is to scrap the constitution

getoffmylawn58.bsky.social•31 days ago

I asked a MAGA former friend once to explain the Constitution Article 1, or 2, or 3. They had no idea. Admitted they never read it. Ignorance means they just follow along but don't understand how this works.
The idiots will allow it.

zulaqi.bsky.social•31 days ago

They understand who he hates, wants to hurt, etc.

dn-ny-mtl.bsky.social•30 days ago

Who's going to tell Himmler?

bondchanel.bsky.social•30 days ago

Bonkers! Demands federal employees return back to the office but freezes federal grants, loans, and other aid. Sooo, why do employees need to return, there ain't no $$$ for them to administer! 🤨😶🫥😒🙄

whoa2go.bsky.social•30 days ago

Trump is lawless.

norcagal-54.bsky.social•30 days ago

We know the MAGAt sedition caucus will grant his every wish.

melaniemac73.bsky.social•30 days ago

Love this💙

mfwic1667.bsky.social•30 days ago

In the immortal words of the late Toby Keith, "How do you like me now" congress as he usurps your authority, too?

ohiorob.bsky.social•31 days ago

Congress controls spending. Trump controls Congress.

sleeplateandhike.bsky.social•30 days ago

He controls all the levers of power: Senate, House, SCOTUS, AG, and FBI. Democratic Era ended jan. 20th. Keptocratic Era has started. It just hasn't sunk in yet with everyone.

pnwmama.bsky.social•30 days ago

Who’s gonna do anything?

hidcoteblue.bsky.social•30 days ago

Then they are just shutting things down on the Shit House site to piss people off? Are any democratic leaders going to do/say anything? WTF!

snickersnacker.bsky.social•30 days ago

They probably are saying sometime, but the oligarchs own the news media

peteschwetty.bsky.social•30 days ago

You still think laws matter?

wendytx.bsky.social•30 days ago

We are living in fascism right now. Trump doesn’t care about the constitution. The Republicans don’t care about the constitution. We need to accept this.

bobbifl.bsky.social•31 days ago

When you have absolute power, you can do stuff like that. There are those fighting in the courts to uphold our Constitutional framework. ...But where is Haakem and other Dems calling it out, opposing this power play?

jbthethird.bsky.social•30 days ago

The obvious response from the American people is to freeze all aid going to the federal government. Let's start with taxes and student loans.

doubletee80.bsky.social•30 days ago

He can't "legally," but he's still doing it and no one will stop him.

sejoseph-brown.bsky.social•31 days ago

What are we to do? The Supremes are not going to stop him. The Congress are all in for this merde, and even our Dems are betraying us to the 🍊 💩 🤡 👿. The Constitution is without meaning any longer. We're going to have to look back to the 1930s and 1940s and start doing what the Resistance did then.

1bigdog.bsky.social•30 days ago

Do they or is that a 'that was then, this is now' situation?

katesgoodreads.bsky.social•30 days ago

He controls all three branches of the government now. Completely.
They aren’t going to do anything to stop him.

hannehogberg.bsky.social•31 days ago

😡😢

oldschoolpatriot.bsky.social•31 days ago

Just waiting for Congress to assert themselves.

commonsense72.bsky.social•30 days ago

He doesn't follow that rule book, the constitution.

livinginarcata.bsky.social•30 days ago

But he did it and nobody stopped him. #teamCrooke Time to pick up the banner.

algebrafrombith.bsky.social•30 days ago

Maga will be eating the dogs and cats. Hide your pets.

eddywina.bsky.social•31 days ago

We no longer have real congressional leaders. They are going to allow him to continue with this bullshit because it does not affect them.

kristinemarie67.bsky.social•31 days ago

Yet..he keeps signing these orders!

ny2va.bsky.social•31 days ago

But what are they going to do about it?

dpoore.bsky.social•31 days ago

Lay down and die apparently. The Democratic women are putting the guys to shame. Didn't Joe tell us its our turn to fight for Democracy. You represent me and my wish is for you to destroy the MAGA CULT before democracy is transformed into an autocracy. GET OFF YOU ASS AND FIGHT LIKE HELL NOW!!!!!!!!

ny2va.bsky.social•31 days ago

AOC and Jasmine Crockett seem to be the only ones in the party with a SPINE!

dpoore.bsky.social•31 days ago

Dont forget Bernie and Elizabeth. Bernie is unorthodox but truly cares about the people. His idea of universal healthcare is admirable. Liz just wants to gut the Orange Voldemort and all the other oligarchs.

cathyferron.bsky.social•31 days ago

Time to start ignoring his orders Immediate response should be NO Show some backbone folks These are illegal orders Tell Drumpf you won’t do it until it’s proven in court to be legal What’s Drumpf going to do? Fire people? Oh yeah he already plans to do that 🔥🤬

annebuchanan.bsky.social•30 days ago

And yet, he did.

dbend.bsky.social•31 days ago

Impeach trump now.

animalhouse24.bsky.social•30 days ago

And have no balls

laravilla.bsky.social•30 days ago

Hello? The convicted felon controls Congress! Where are the dem leaders at?

rjharris816.bsky.social•30 days ago

Problem is…30% of the country and the spineless gop told him no laws apply to him

imhereareu.bsky.social•30 days ago

Please generously donate to your local food bank. The need will be great during the coming weeks.

mimicrochets.bsky.social•31 days ago

He just keeps doing stuff to see what he can get away with. Until someone grows some balls and stands up to the little bastard he’ll keep doing it.

starmountan.bsky.social•31 days ago

National strike and boycott NOW!

mimicrochets.bsky.social•31 days ago

Too many people won’t strike. Too many people can’t afford to take even a couple hours off for doctors appointments let alone to strike. Boycotting is a lot easier but it takes longer to see results. The oligarchy purposely put us in this position.

starmountan.bsky.social•31 days ago

In 2019 I started leaving blue post its with “Trump is a rapist vote blue.” In the pages of magazines at stores, on gas pumps, in the daily missals at Mass, literally EVERYWHERE. You know when I did nothing? 2024😏

mimicrochets.bsky.social•31 days ago

I plan to use the Post-it note messaging too. I’m going to leave them in front of the eggs and gas pumps, etc.. My husband has looked into renting an electronic billboard. Just not sure what our message should be yet.

starmountan.bsky.social•31 days ago

NEVER use the self-service checkout registers. Slow down our driving to save gas. Under order and over tip. Order items and then immediately cancel the order to waste labor.

starmountan.bsky.social•31 days ago

Whatever it takes. A work slowdown. Calling in late. Tying up their stupid tattletale hotlines. Walking into Walmart, Hobby Lobby Target, fill a basket with all kinds of shit then just leaving it in the middle of an aisle and leave. Stop ordering out.

starmountan.bsky.social•31 days ago

Aisle shopping and not buying anything also serves to get your steps in😝

mimicrochets.bsky.social•31 days ago

All great suggestions. I personally believe that a work slow down would wreak havoc with the oligarchy. It would make their quarterly production look like crap, but no one has organized doing it. Imagine how their shareholders would behave if production/profit was down each quarter. 😂

starmountan.bsky.social•30 days ago

I AM CHALLENGING MY FOLLOWERS TO GO TO TARGET BETWEEN NOW AND MONDAY AND FILL UP A CART TO THE BRIM WITH ALL KINDS OF SHIT THEN LEAVE IT IN THE SHOE AISLE. POST YOUR PICS HERE. #TargetTarget

mimicrochets.bsky.social•31 days ago

We could also organize random breaks. Where everyone just walks out for about 10 minutes and takes a break. Or everyone can go to the bathroom at the same time. Lol disruption is what we need to do.

sfannie53.bsky.social•31 days ago

Oooooh I like your style. I also like to remove books written by Trumpers & place them under the table. I live near Target, so my chore for today is on the agenda. I’ll pick expensive items for my basket.

starmountan.bsky.social•31 days ago

Or ALL the eggs then leave the cart in the shoe aisle.

starmountan.bsky.social•31 days ago

YES!!!!! Going there myself after my faculty meeting today 😬😬😬

mimicrochets.bsky.social•31 days ago

I love the book idea. Good trouble.

lyngerry.bsky.social•31 days ago

Great ideas!

cencalcowboy.bsky.social•30 days ago

Not anymore. Who is going to stop him?

justme113.bsky.social•30 days ago

But he can because he’s never stopped.

szerlipea.bsky.social•31 days ago

He can if no one stops him. And no one is stopping him -sigh-

pacbigmansoft.bsky.social•31 days ago

His Majesty Trump is doing great : it's a one man show.

America loves to have a Kotus ( K = King ).

Maybe it's time to realize that this position have way too much powers.

I hate a person who wants to control everything : I always want to kill them !!! But don't worry, I am not an ameri can.

ndfarmgirl.bsky.social•30 days ago

But he did anyway. There are lots of things he can't legally do, but he does anyway.

apiaryaviary.bsky.social•30 days ago

Imagine if Biden had been that cool

norahvanstone.bsky.social•30 days ago

He does it like a brat toddler does to push boundaries and see how far he can get away with it. He IS getting resistance. Call your senator and MOC. Blast them.

chetthejet.bsky.social•30 days ago

The president has limited authority to freeze federal grants. While the executive branch can temporarily pause or defer spending to review programs for alignment with policy priorities, such actions must comply with laws passed by Congress, which holds the constitutional "power of the purse."

cperd33.bsky.social•31 days ago

Kinda seems like the Constitution doesn’t matter anymore.

skorn63.bsky.social•31 days ago

Absolutely not...and he wants to amend it so he can run for a third time!! God help us!!!

basiab.bsky.social•31 days ago

That's optimistic of you. Dictators don't run for reelection; they just stay in office.

greenspace01.bsky.social•30 days ago

Or appoint a successor

exumablue.bsky.social•30 days ago

Or they "run for election".

Russia style.

85rightshoes.bsky.social•31 days ago

“Impeaching” used to have some teeth.

rodgilbert.bsky.social•31 days ago

He can and did if the spineless opposition lets him.

jeremydai.bsky.social•30 days ago

He can do that if Congress lets him get away with it.
Checks and balances are now just a memory.

inserralisam.bsky.social•30 days ago

And Democrats in Congress are sitting around with their thumbs up their asses.

squirrellymark.bsky.social•30 days ago

I’m sure he’ll stop now that you’ve determined that for him. We’ve all seen the show before, he will do what he wants and there’s not much standing in his way now😫. No Scotus, no razor thin majority in the senate. And certainly not the 4th estate.

daisydot.bsky.social•30 days ago

Corporate media is not covering this properly. Democratic leaders need to stand tall, loud and in unison for the message to reach the people. Whatever it takes to get the truth in print, video, social media.

poudredropoff.bsky.social•30 days ago

At the very least they need to stop voting for the shit-gibbon’s cabinet picks.

djsubterrain.bsky.social•31 days ago

Yeah cos he's followed all the recognised guidelines and controls thus far.

He should be UNDER a jail right now but nope, he's in the Whitehouse, committing grand larceny and building the 4th Reich.

It's a fucking disgrace and the US needs to learn lessons.

lovingkindness730.bsky.social•30 days ago

Yes, the “ pro lifers” phones were so pro embryo yet clearly don’t give a shit about the embryo when it becomes an actual baby. Especially when it’s a baby of the poor person. I’m sure they’re all excited that all the programs that these babies and children need are wiped out.

lovingkindness730.bsky.social•30 days ago

Darn voice to text, hands shake have to use it. Should have said phonies not phones.

trumpistan.bsky.social•31 days ago

"The Impoundment Control Act, enacted in 1974, also makes plain that presidents cannot temporarily or permanently withhold enacted funding, and it established procedures the president can and must follow to propose delaying or rescinding funding."
They want to get rid of this per PJ 2025.

kevincdoyle.bsky.social•30 days ago

Good info... another basis for completely legitimate lawsuits, but my theory is Trump doesn't actually care if the lawsuits come and even succeed at turning back on the funding. He just wants to give MAGA-morons the "ugh, he do mean thing" satisfaction. Then ***short attention span***Shiny object***

trumpistan.bsky.social•30 days ago

Yeah, but in the meantime, the harm caused is disgusting. Things like SS, Medicare etc may very well be impacted, just makes me furious.

kevincdoyle.bsky.social•30 days ago

Absolute anti-progress devastation (which is what he's counting on) the mistake he's making is he thinks the devastation will only happen to blue states or people who don't matter (non-billionaires) but when it devastates jobs in red states there are going to be guillotines on the mall.

trumpistan.bsky.social•30 days ago

Did some research, looks like it won't be affecting SS and the like. The paychecks? Yeah. I hope you're right!

bevymart.bsky.social•30 days ago

#trump doesn't care about legalities and #gop controlled #Congress (a) won't stop him and (b) will rubber stamp anything he wants to do

daddyuncled.bsky.social•30 days ago

Yeah, I think the whole "Constitution" arc of America is pretty fucking dead.

The Fourth Reich gonna Reich it.

Yes, I just used "Reich" as a verb. I'm sorry. I'll clean out my desk and leave immediately.

caco5619.bsky.social•30 days ago

barbiedory.bsky.social•30 days ago

He also should have been disqualified from running but we see how that went.

mommakatmont.bsky.social•30 days ago

But Trump f’ing “controls” congress.

realitybites66.bsky.social•30 days ago

What makes you think he cares exactly???

celtictee.bsky.social•30 days ago

He can do whatever he wants. And he knows it. The guardrails are off.

rg148.bsky.social•31 days ago

🍊🦇💩 does not give a crap about the constitution and never will. 😢😖

debbeec.bsky.social•30 days ago

He is a fucking criminal.

ladyviolalloyd1.bsky.social•30 days ago

And his attitude is “who’s gonna stop me?” And who is?

sentrinastrong.bsky.social•30 days ago

He can’t, and yet he just did.

campingplease.bsky.social•31 days ago

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social hello an response to this dumb shit 👆🏾👆🏾👆🏾 Article I, Section 9

jeancarl10.bsky.social•30 days ago

Then fucking do something to stop this madness. Being concerned is not enough!

spitandvinegar.bsky.social•30 days ago

But the feckless Republican geldings in Congress will and have happily relinquished their oversight obligations in exchange for table scraps from Mar a Lago buffets. As another poster described them, they are like the Vichy in a France during WWII.

dvadvocate.bsky.social•30 days ago

But they are hiding the page to the constitution. So many don't have a clue.

ronwebb3.bsky.social•30 days ago

It's actually Section 8, and it's not hidden:
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript#1-8

dvadvocate.bsky.social•30 days ago

Okay. Thank you

littleweebit.bsky.social•30 days ago

But he did

trueblue4me.bsky.social•30 days ago

And republicans too afraid not to ok everything the clown does & says.

2waystreet.bsky.social•31 days ago

I expect NOTHING from Mike Johnson. I even think Johnson might anoint Trump if he doesn't want to step down after 4 yrs.

mariahrb.bsky.social•31 days ago

The spineless house republicans will not go against Trump.

zulaqi.bsky.social•31 days ago

Most won’t go against him because they agree.

redgp.bsky.social•30 days ago

Seems that Article 1 isn't something he's concerned with, and no one is calling him to account! The absolute absurdity of this situation is overwhelming 😳

teresalpn.bsky.social•30 days ago

SUE🎵🎵🎵

jane2157.bsky.social•30 days ago

Apparently he can. It’s a dictator in charge after all

taildragger-john.bsky.social•30 days ago

When has that ever stopped the PumpkinFührer?

motherpeej.bsky.social•31 days ago

Except Congress is controlled by Republican cucks.

As Marc Elias keeps repeating: "we are on our own"

k9rescue.bsky.social•30 days ago

It’s up to Congress to tell him he can’t. We all know how that will go - as does he…

danisaacs.bsky.social•31 days ago

Congress establishes the things and amounts the executive can spend, and *sometimes* it will add more language to make sure it's spent.

But the Executive generally handles the details and direct management of the funds.

Pausing expenditures for a week or two is, sadly, legal.

llancejr.bsky.social•31 days ago

Can we speak truth about the twice impeached, convict felon, sex offender residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

jackeber.com•31 days ago

Constitution? Trump's heard of that but doesn't respect it.

mmeadway.bsky.social•30 days ago

There are no consequences any longer if he doesn't. He has a complicit Congress, and a SCOTUS that handed him immunity.

The Constitution is functionally dead at this point.

winterlightstudios.bsky.social•30 days ago

A CRIMINAL scrotum. That's not a court, it's a crime syndicate.

thedailyrobin.bsky.social•31 days ago

Where da wader fawcet valve wittle 🟧🍄man
You said yuz waz gunna turn it on for California

LIAR

THERE IS NO GIANT WATER FAUCET MORON 🟧🍄

California the 11th providence of Canada that has a nice ring to it 🤔

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-says-military-turned-water-125932020.html

laney502.bsky.social•31 days ago

Exactly:

https://bsky.app/profile/tummler.bsky.social/post/3lgrp22usn22s

laney502.bsky.social•31 days ago

Exactly:
https://bsky.app/profile/dahlialithwick.bsky.social/post/3lgs3ye4mm22w

itslisalisa.bsky.social•30 days ago

Congress has bend the knee or nah?

tandemb.bsky.social•30 days ago

But.. he's a dictator..

itspoetic.bsky.social•30 days ago

But yet he will.. In case you haven't noticed .
Trumpyrump seems to be above the law

chuckfree57.bsky.social•31 days ago

Unfortunately they are corrupted now

wethepeoplestill.bsky.social•30 days ago

Impeachment is coming in 2 years.

rsthomas42.bsky.social•30 days ago

Trump's protected by the "Who's going to stop me?" clause.

lindainlight.bsky.social•30 days ago

This is caused by Trump having no 'guard rails'.
This is why Bannon and Flynn were kicked out in his last term.
These Trump 'loyalists' have made a right mess of this.
Is it time for the Democratic revolution yet?

bluebluechristmas.bsky.social•30 days ago

It's a lie

ccdude8.bsky.social•30 days ago

Not any longer. Federal Judge told 47 to go fuck himself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsFZwterCaQ

strawdog64.bsky.social•30 days ago

It's going to be a full-time job tracking all the Trump loses in the courtrooms...

mgryan.bsky.social•30 days ago

And yet...

poppystu.bsky.social•31 days ago

Don't worry. He will lift the ban soon and MAGA will cheer like he's an absolute hero for doing it. Create a problem, then "solve it" while his minions cheer and fawn all over how he solved the problem. Easy-peasy.

kristinemarie67.bsky.social•31 days ago

That's right!

kevincdoyle.bsky.social•31 days ago

OMG, he so amazing for inventing the FDA.... oh, he threatened to kill it first...?

***confused look***
***short term memory***
***buys another red hat***

kevincdoyle.bsky.social•31 days ago

Correct

rootysmom.bsky.social•31 days ago

Lawyers are going to be very busy.

think-about-it.bsky.social•29 days ago

He is reading Project 2025 not the constitution.

djszumylo.bsky.social•31 days ago

@amyklobuchar.com @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @smith.senate.gov @booker.senate.gov @whitehouse.senate.gov @schumer.senate.gov @blumenthal.senate.gov @ossoff.bsky.social @warren.senate.gov @chrismurphyct.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @reptedlieu.bsky.social Anyone there??

grammy-3.bsky.social•30 days ago

Congress will do what their owner tells them to do, sadly

mommabean.bsky.social•30 days ago

The constitution doesn’t matter! They’re trying to dismantle the constitution he’s going to do what he wants you know why cause he’s got immunity for one and plus he doesn’t care!

spyderbite.bsky.social•31 days ago

It's just the Tyrannosaurus Rex, checking the electrified fences for weaknesses. *sigh*

bookishgal.bsky.social•31 days ago

And who owns Congress and the courts?

leahleahbobeah.bsky.social•31 days ago

@democrats.org @democrats-judiciary.house.gov
@raskin.house.gov
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @repjasmine.bsky.social

#14thNOW
#Impeach47
#VerifyTheVote
#DoSomething
#WTAF ‼️💥

agilitypom.bsky.social•30 days ago

Cute that anyone would think he cares a twit about the Constitution. Secret - he doesn't.

landerk.bsky.social•30 days ago

Yup.
I'll bet no-ones stopping him.
Why is everyone so shit scared of him?

UK

lolitab4.bsky.social•30 days ago

For some it is selfish ambition and greed. Also, Trump’s goons threaten and harass them and their families if they don’t comply.

agilitypom.bsky.social•30 days ago

I wish I knew. I know that Repubs have been threatened by Muck-face, he will pay for primaries against them. And of course he has made it clear that his DOJ will go after anyone who speaks against him. So I suppose that makes people think twice, out of fear not only for themselves but also family

landerk.bsky.social•30 days ago

Christ, that's terrifying.
The only hope is the politicos put country before career?
I really don't know how you survive this.

agilitypom.bsky.social•30 days ago

Politicians, for years, have spent far too much time, once elected, working on being re-elected. But yes, this time it is beyond the pale. Party over country is always a recipe for disaster. And I'm afraid, the US is looking at a disaster we may never recover from.

landerk.bsky.social•30 days ago

I'm afraid you're right.
And it will sweep the democratic world.

The technocrats won't wait for other countries to wake up.

tambo83.bsky.social•31 days ago

Have we not realized yet that rules and laws don’t matter anymore!

will31415.bsky.social•30 days ago

Read "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, A History of Nazi Germany", Shirer. In many ways Felon34's time line is running parallel to Shitler's plan. Someone on Felon34's team actually reads.

liblander.bsky.social•31 days ago

Checks and balances rely on people willing to check and balance. There are presently not enough people in Congress with that willingness. Indeed, some especially lamentable samples like @fetterman.senate.gov would rather aid and abet the enemy.

earthfan.bsky.social•30 days ago

Does it matter if Democrats sit on their hands or have a prayer service as performative actions?

cagg821.bsky.social•30 days ago

Congress needs to get off their collective ass!

nekrobomb.bsky.social•31 days ago

So, he attempted, or he did?

chibebe5.bsky.social•30 days ago

He owns the majority of congress and senate!

modeka.bsky.social•31 days ago

Hey @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov , perhaps we need to spend less time watching the throne.

rjharris816.bsky.social•30 days ago

That would be really nice, I know it means less re-election fundraiser lunches…but endeavor to persevere to do the jobs you all just gave yourselves raises for

https://open.spotify.com/track/3WLVQAinNxmJGjrMIGuAQH?si=xkA96TuQR1GHUMCkUduYxQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A7nnNLD5cv828YSFxXaezRm

snickersnacker.bsky.social•30 days ago

Yeah, but it also says he can't hold office 😭

kensheetz.bsky.social•30 days ago

Now he appears the hero stepping back the most political.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-administration-targets-thousands-programs-162709288.html?

snickersnacker.bsky.social•30 days ago

Like an arson calling the fire department -- as if no one saw him holding the blowtorch

rupertramsgate.bsky.social•30 days ago

It is an unconstitutional power grab.
Congress should tell him to piss up a rope, but I fear that they will not.

annaz14.bsky.social•30 days ago

So what happens now?

philofye.bsky.social•30 days ago

SCOTUS made him dictator. He can do whatever he wants.

sophiesmom22.bsky.social•30 days ago

True!! But Congress has proven to be a stedfast as a limp noodle against him!

pretefunkera.bsky.social•30 days ago

Trumplandia

scout5.bsky.social•31 days ago

But he literally controls Congress.

The ramifications of this are outrageous

rasberryblue.bsky.social•30 days ago

I don’t understand why this isn’t just ignored . Don’t listen to him. continue doing what you’ve been doing the last 4 years.

ampallanguk.bsky.social•30 days ago

"Oh yes he can, we'll let him": The current majority GQP leadershit in Congress.

They have all given up on the idea of 3 branches for the Orange Shitler..

noninjaskillz.bsky.social•30 days ago

He's the one responsible for executing Congress' policy and budgets though; presidents always could've but previously nobody was batshit crazy enough to try

They're not trying to govern, they're trying to rule, break it all and make us easier to conquer what remains. As fascist autocrats do

blueboomer77.bsky.social•30 days ago

He is doing this to force democrats to vote to raise the debt ceiling. Holding organizations hostage and blaming dems for no funding.

dana-bz.bsky.social•31 days ago

Actually, he can,but has 45 days to have it reviewed and approved by the house and congress.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impoundment_of_appropriated_funds

l1ndam1h.bsky.social•30 days ago

Has anyone told him?

blueekko.bsky.social•30 days ago

The more information on how the government actually works is relayed to those who did not have or remember high school civics class, maybe we all will have a fighting chance.

jim123456.bsky.social•30 days ago

@john-thune.bsky.social
Hello, is there anybody out there? Are you all hiding under your desks as Trump ignores our laws & Constitution?
If this sort of non-governance in the face of autocracy continues, expect to have to find new jobs somewhere other than Congress.

ginamyhill-jones.bsky.social•30 days ago

Not anymore.

madyrmyr.bsky.social•30 days ago

Congress ain’t gonna do shit! Did you see the photo of Amy Klobuchar in his office last week grinning from ear to ear? I hate to be a Debbie Downer but what are they doing! My state is loosing 4 1/2 trillion in NIH funding for medical research!

poudredropoff.bsky.social•30 days ago

Klobuchar has always been sketchy. Glad others are seeing it now.

chllsp.bsky.social•30 days ago

It's everyone, Schumer, Pelosi, all of them. Where are they? Vacationing? "The Leadership" is gone. If someone pipes up, like AOC, Miss Crockett or even Bernie, they are unheard and pulled back BY THE DEMOCRATS! No, this is more then fishy.

sirskeltal.bsky.social•31 days ago

"Hey, you can't break the law, that's illegal!"

Guys I'm starting to suspect that maybe he can just break the law. It's almost like he's a fascist dictator, but I'm sure it's just a coincidence.

outtascope.bsky.social•31 days ago

Sure seems like a direct powergrab in violation of the Constitution (and not the first in this term by a long shot) should EASILY rise to the bar of high crime or misdemeanor and is 100% undeniable.

mrobespierre.bsky.social•30 days ago

If Trump couldn’t do it it wouldn’t have happened but you need to remember the constitution and the rule of war no longer apply especially to the filthy rich criminal class.

colsen54.bsky.social•31 days ago

Edvard Munch's "The Scream" now seems so prophetic as that orange sky slowly descends upon us.

old-phart101.bsky.social•30 days ago

This only works if Congress is a functional organization which it currently is not

redstilettomedia.bsky.social•30 days ago

And yet he has. And everyone with the power to stop him goes on TV and whines a little, then crawls back under their blanket. What do the Republicans do when they don't like something? It's not this.

swimmer14.bsky.social•30 days ago

Constitution for Trump , naaa, he prefers play ⛳️

allisonmy.bsky.social•30 days ago

And? No doubt Congress is aware of that. Republicans don’t care, and Dems are doing…what, exactly, to stop this?

chllsp.bsky.social•30 days ago

A Donald Trump does not care about the constitution. He is the first President with absolute immunity for EVERYTHING. And nobody objects anyway. Stop blaming Trump, he was voted in. For years he showed he is not qualified.He got voted in anyway. He is not to blame. Do something but stop complaining.

markalanlongo.bsky.social•31 days ago

Impeach him already

spoont51.bsky.social•30 days ago

Oops, he forgot to read that. It is obvious Donald Trump does not know the constitution

maureenbrotherton.bsky.social•31 days ago

Problem is all the lackeys he has in place that will do it anyway instead of pushing back and following the law. Republicans play the long game. I feel like they have been working towards this for decades

johnbgilman.bsky.social•31 days ago

So true! Charles Koch started planning this fascist coup right after the first Reagan term, as he was aware that the GOP's conservative agenda would, never, ever be able to garner the electoral support of a majority of voters. But, it took a Koch-Putin alliance to pull it off through hacking in Nov.

thedogfather6.bsky.social•29 days ago

KOCH WANTS TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE -- FOR HIMSELF
This is the war. The class war. Forget the fake culture wars. You can see it right before your eyes. Look at Koch. He’s telling us. Here’s $20 million to make me even richer. Screw you peons
https://musingsofanobodyweb.wordpress.com/2025/01/30/the-rich-vs-the-rest-of-us-tax-cuts-go-better-for-koch/