by David Plazas, Nashville Tennessean, March 25, 2025- In the last couple of weeks, President Donald Trump's rapid-fire executive orders have led legal experts to say his actions either have caused or are edging toward a "constitutional crisis."
Frankly, I don’t know what that term means anymore, given the confusion over whether we are in it or about to be in it.
So, over the weekend, I opened up my pocket U.S. Constitution and read it to try to find some clarity.
... My conclusion is this: What we’re seeing is a gross overreach of the executive branch of government that must be reversed and contained.
Yes, Article II grants the president tremendous amounts of power, but Article II, Section 1 (8) says: "Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: − "I do solemnly swear (of affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
The president is a public servant, not a king. His powers are limited by design.
... The three branches of government − legislative, executive and judicial − are co-equal and meant to check and balance each other. (Read it all)
Rod's Comment: I agree. Plazas offers examples. He should have also mentioned the "take care" provision of the Constitution. A budget passed by Congress and signed by the President is a law. The president has no authority to ignore it. There are several things the President is trying to do that I actually agree with, but they should be done legally.
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