Cheat code for authoritarianism? Trump uses emergency powers to justify agenda - MSNBC Reports

[Rhiannon12866]

Trump has used a handful of emergency declarations to justify his actions such as deploying the National Guard to U.S. cities. MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff and Lisa Rubin report more details. Red Branch Consulting Principal Paul Rosenzweig joins to share his political analysis of Trump's actions. - Aired on 09/03/2025.

[Karasu]

1. Yeah, this has been kind of obvious ever since he declared his first BS "national emergency" back in January.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I see him as the "emergency" since he's the one creating them for the American people every single day!

[Uncle Joe]

3. Aside from the fact that there aren't any actual emergencies requiring the militarization of civilian society, why would

Tur need to ask what's the difference between *rump's numbers and those of Clinton, Bush, and Obama?

The math of adding up declared emergencies isn't that difficult *rump has already exceeded their numbers and they served for eight full years, his total at a little over 4 & 1/2 years is 23.

Thanks for the thread Rhiannon

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Excellent point, Uncle Joe, that was my first thought, too

Clinton, Bush* and Obama each served for eight full years, for TFG it's only been months and he's already caught up.