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Trump's Presidential Power: A Sword of Damocles or a Magic Wand?

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From signing a record number of executive orders to threatening democracy, Donald Trump's presidency is still stirring the pot!

The drumroll of Donald Trump's political journey remains as loud as ever, most notably punctuated by his return to the presidency, like a whirlwind re-entering a room filled with fine china. Scratch the surface of Trump's influence, especially over the super-rich, and you'll find an unsettling cocktail that some say threatens the very fabric of democracy. Experts and pro-tax groups are sounding the alarm, claiming that 'wealth extremism' has created a rift in trust, not just in media, but also in legal systems. Talk about a political buffet that's hard to digest!

As Trump started his second term, he kicked things off with a bang, signing a hefty list of executive orders while basking in the glow of a packed Capitol One Arena. Imagine tens of thousands watching as he boldly scribbles away, promising that 'nothing will stand in our way.' The sheer volume of his actions left his opponents scrambling, like kids chasing a soccer ball kicked too far. Who can forget his controversial decisions to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement or offer pardons to January 6 rioters? It was executive order chaos at its finest!

But as the saying goes, with great power comes great, well, responsibility? Trump's approach raised eyebrows on just how much executive influence one president can wield. The avalanche of orders sparked heated debates on the balance of power between the presidency and Congress. Was it a necessary executive sweep to enact change quickly, or a slippery slope towards executive overreach? Looks like even Congress was left shivering in their boots over Trump's blunt force, wielding a proverbial sword of Damocles over democratic practices.

Interestingly, a full list of Trump's first-day executive orders spanned everything from immigration policy to the future of TikTok. Only in America! While many praised him for acting swiftly on his promises, critics warned that the pace and volume of these orders might be diluting democratic processes. At the end of the day, whether a wizard with a magic wand or a jester with a sword, Trump knows how to make headlines, and keep us all on our toes!

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Here are all the changes Donald Trump signed off on during his first ... (ABC News)

Donald Trump signs the first lot of executive orders, including moves to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and pardoning January 6 rioters.

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Key actions from Trump's first day in office. And, insights from the ... (NPR)

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Avalanche of executive orders signed by Donald Trump will ... (Sky News)

The breadth and immediacy of the executive orders fuels debate about the balance of power between the White House and Congress.

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Trump executive orders: See the full list from Day 1 (NBC New York)

How many executive orders did Trump sign? From birthright citizenship to immigration policy and TikTok, here's a full list.

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Donald Trump erratically waves sword of Damocles (Reuters)

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