Congress has several powerful tools to check and control a rogue president who abuses their power or acts outside the bounds of the Constitution. Here's a breakdown of how Congress can respond:
🔧 1. Impeachment and Removal
House of Representatives: Can impeach the president with a simple majority vote.
Senate: Holds the trial and can remove the president from office with a two-thirds vote.
➡ Grounds: "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors."
💸 2. Power of the Purse
Congress controls federal spending. It can:
Deny funding for presidential initiatives.
Withhold or restrict funds to limit executive actions.
📜 3. Legislation
Congress can pass laws to limit or override the president's actions.
Example: The War Powers Resolution limits the president's ability to commit troops without congressional approval.
The president can veto, but Congress can override with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
📜 4. Oversight and Investigations
Congress has committees that can:
Subpoena documents and witnesses.
Hold public hearings.
Expose wrongdoing and pressure the administration.
🧑 5. Confirmation Power
The Senate must confirm many top executive and judicial appointments.
It can reject nominees to prevent a rogue agenda from being carried out.
⚖️ 6. Constitutional Amendments
Though rare and difficult, Congress can propose amendments to curb presidential power long-term.
🧩 7. Public Pressure and Politics
Congress members can rally public opinion against a rogue president.
This can lead to bipartisan coalitions or influence presidential behavior, especially during election cycles.
I post this to demonstrate how congress is not doing their job.
How he could have been stopped.
Started by K-Dog Apr 04, 2025, 04:19 PM
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