Donald Trump can call in the troops

As the past shows, the president’s authority is broad even if his actions are inflammatory

mercoledì 11 giugno 2025 New tab

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Critics warn the administration is increasingly ruling in defiance of the Constitution and political norms

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His remaining options for sending in the troops are legally fraught

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The cycle of protest, violence and repression often benefits the right

economist.com11 mesi fa

The emergency he cites is over-hyped

economist.com9 mesi fa

The city is being punished for resisting the Trump administration’s deportation efforts

economist.com11 mesi fa

For his government, invading the Capitol is honourable, but burning the flag goes too far

economist.com8 mesi fa