White House officials bristle as the courts throttle parts of Trump's agenda
White House officials bristle as the courts throttle parts of Trump's agenda
One White House official called legal roadblocks an "occupational hazard," while a number of legal experts worry the country may be headed for a constitutional crisis.
Summary
Trump's agenda faces major legal setbacks as federal judges block key initiatives, causing White House frustration.
Court rulings have halted efforts to downsize government, freeze spending, and access Treasury payment systems. Some Trump allies, including JD Vance, question judicial authority, raising fears of defying court orders.
Critics warn this could trigger a constitutional crisis. The American Bar Association condemned the administration’s disregard for legal constraints, noting over a dozen lawsuits filed in recent weeks.
Even Trump ally Steve Bannon advises compliance while pursuing Supreme Court appeals.