How he could have been stopped.

[K-Dog]

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.

[RE]

I post this to demonstrate how congress is not doing their job.

Problem of course being both houses in CONgress are controlled by Repugnants who mostly support Trumpolini's policies, particularly WRT Israel and the Palestinians, Immigration, anti-abortion. anti-vaccine, anti-climate change, anti-science etc.  The ones that aren't are terrified of getting on his Enemies List.  Besides Chaos and Confusion, sewing Fear into everyone is part of the playbook.

RE

[K-Dog]

I post this to demonstrate how congress is not doing their job.

Problem of course being both houses in CONgress are controlled by Repugnants who mostly support Trumpolini's policies, particularly WRT Israel and the Palestinians, Immigration, anti-abortion. anti-vaccine, anti-climate change, anti-science etc.  The ones that aren't are terrified of getting on his Enemies List.  Besides Chaos and Confusion, sewing Fear into everyone is part of the playbook.

RE

Yes, their lack of character glows in the dark.  But we knew that on Jan 6th four years ago when they showed us that rules mean nothing to them.

And that was an attempted Coup despite it being spontaneous without any chance of success.  Trump should have been charged with Treason then.