THE TELESCOPE: Will freedom of speech survive Donald Trump’s Presidency?
Unchecked absolute power in the hands of any president would likely turn him into a dictator, as the founding fathers knew all too well. Is our country lapsing into dictatorship? It seems that currently an attempt may be being made to consolidate power in the hands of our current president, Donald Trump.
Currently the majority of both chambers of Congress are occupied by the same political party as the president. While in theory power in the United States remains separated between Congress and the White House, that may not be the case at this point in time as many if not most in Congress seem to be operating in unison with the president.
A strong check on any president becoming a dictator resides in the judiciary, yet the check from this branch of the United States government is imminently at risk.
“Top Trump administration officials are openly questioning the judiciary’s authority to serve as a check on executive power as the president’s sweeping agenda faces growing pushback from the courts.” according to the San Diego Union Tribune.
In a 2024 televised interview with Fox News, Donald Trump said he would be a dictator on day one. Nevertheless, he did say that he would give up his claim to a dictatorship after one day and, presumably, the absolute power that goes with it
The question is, considering his behavior along with current trends, will he keep his word?
Trump has in the past said he would terminate the constitution. He has also said he would revoke security clearances of former government officials. Of others, Trump said he intended to “take away every right they have.” » | Jason Pache, Staff Writer | Wednesday, February 19, 2025
