Yet another executive order by the US president was blocked by the courts,in part because of his own words. His tweets are a political doomsday deviceWelcome to the age of presidential sabotage. Since assuming office, President Donald J Trump has shown little inclination to “buy care that the laws be faithfully executed”, and as commanded by the US structure. Instead,he has openly declared his intention to wreak havoc in key programs.
He has appointed officials known to be sworn enemies of their own agencies. He has gutted protections for students, consumers, or women,workers, and the environment. And he has threatened to inflict staggering damage on US insurance markets – unless opponents bend to his will and repeal the Affordable Care Act. Related: Trump's order to restrict 'sanctuary cities' funding blocked by federal judge Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com