Trump Expands Presidential Control Over Independent Regulatory Agencies
President Trump signed an executive order allowing greater White House oversight of independent agencies, raising concerns about the impact on their autonomy and regulatory functions.
Given Trump's insistence on complete loyalty to him on the part of all government employees, this move is designed to extend his grip on the government to areas that previously have been nonpartisan.
Trump order declares independent US agencies aren’t independent anymore
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Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order
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The order stands as yet another example of Trump's pushes to aggressively expand executive power.
Trump claims expanded power over independent agencies
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Critics argued that the order undermines agency independence, weakens the enforcement of financial and consumer protection laws and may lead to legal challenges.
Trump order expands control over independent federal agencies
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Summary
President Trump has issued an executive order that significantly increases White House control over independent regulatory agencies like the SEC, FTC, and FCC. This order mandates that these agencies submit their regulations for review and establish White House liaisons, effectively reducing their long-standing autonomy. Critics argue that this move politicizes numerous regulatory functions, undermines consumer protections, and may lead to legal challenges to the order's constitutionality. Proponents claim it enhances accountability, emphasizing the president's role in overseeing executive branch functions. The order is expected to escalate tensions over the separation of powers in U.S. governance.
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