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Trump Plans Sweeping Powers to Control U.S. Budget, Setting Up Constitutional Showdown

Jun 7, 2024, 06:51 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to unilaterally assert sweeping powers to control the U.S. budget if reelected in the 2024 election. This move sets the stage for a dramatic Constitutional showdown, as Trump aims to cancel everything from federal spending on various programs, including the World Health Organization, clean energy initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act, and international aid, with or without Congressional approval. Trump's allies support this aggressive approach to budget control.