In the hierarchy of the nation’s rules and laws, the Constitution reigns supreme, much like a winning move in a game of rock, paper, scissors. The Constitution stands above all else, while presidential executive orders are among the most constrained forms of power, restricted to the Executive Branch.
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Donald Trump has frequently shown a misunderstanding of the distinction between executive orders and laws. Throughout his second administration, Trump issued executive orders, acting as though they were laws, only for the courts to subsequently invalidate them as unconstitutional.
This pattern is regularly observed in the courts. For instance, all of Trump’s executive orders concerning election reform have been nullified, with courts consistently ruling that Trump lacks authority over elections.
Recently, the Supreme Court invalidated Trump’s executive order that prohibited counting postmarked ballots arriving after Election Day.
Further, the court decided that Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship was unconstitutional.
This ruling seemed evident to many, as birthright citizenship is clearly defined in the Constitution.
Nonetheless, certain Republicans, such as Speaker Mike Johnson, expressed dissatisfaction with the court’s decision.
