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Trump treats laws as obstacles, not limits − and the only real check on his rule-breaking can come from political pressure

  • Written by Andrew Reeves, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Weidenbaum Center, Washington University in St. Louis
Trump treats laws as obstacles, not limits − and the only real check on his rule-breaking can come from political pressureAt his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump swore to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.'Morry Gash/POOL/AFP, Getty Images

Lately, the headlines have been clear: President Donald Trump is headed for a showdown with the courts. If he ignores their rulings, the courts have few tools and limited power to make...

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