For all of the Fake News Reporters that don’t have a clue as to what the law is relative to Presidential powers, China, etc., try looking at the Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977. Case closed!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 24, 2019
Legally, I think he is technically correct. It would require him to declare a national emergency under 50 U.S. Code § 1701
However …
This really goes outside the spirit of the law, which was intended to deal with national emergencies created by outside threats to American security. Trump is taking it to a new level by saying, “I can create a national emergency, then declare it so, then use that situation to expand my authority.”
This is so completely unhinged that it will be interesting to see people try to defend it!
Arrgh, rattle me sabre, me hearties!
What? It’s not Talk Like A Pirate Day yet?
Someone tell Trump
Allow me to present a defense:
*mumble*mumble*Obama*mumble*mumble*socialism*mumble*mumble*emails*cough*bullshit*cough*blowjob*cough
Reichstag Fire stuff.
He’s saber rattling.
To do this would destroy our economy and the global economy.
Don’t worry, scoop. They will.