Throughout history, presidents have consistently aimed to expand their presidential power, but experts note that President Trump has taken this to new heights this year. His use of executive orders and emergency declarations has shifted decision-making away from Congress and towards the White House, a move that has been largely unopposed by the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court and the Republican-controlled Congress.
According to presidential historian Timothy Naftali, Trump has exercised more power with fewer restraints in the past 11 months than any president since Franklin Roosevelt. Roosevelt, during his time in office, had the support of Congress and the public as he navigated the challenges of the Great Depression.
Despite his efforts to promote his economic agenda, Trump has faced criticism for his handling of rising living costs. Some Republican lawmakers may distance themselves from the president in an attempt to secure their seats in the upcoming elections.
As Trump gears up for multiple speeches next year to address these concerns, some Republican strategists are concerned about his approach. A Republican insider acknowledged that the public’s perception of the economy could pose challenges for Trump moving forward.
It remains to be seen how Trump will navigate these issues as he enters the New Year, but his administration remains focused on addressing the concerns of the American people.
(Reporting by Tim Reid and Nandita Bose, editing by Ross Colvin and Alistair Bell)
