He just wants power
Trump wants to 'impound' money Congress appropriated — but this 50-year-old law could get in the way http://www.alternet.org/trump-congre…
— Heidi Warren (@unitedwestand4a11.bsky.social) 2024-12-06T20:55:55.735Z
Trump and his advisers believe that a president can unilaterally ignore Congress’ spending decisions and “impound” funds if he opposes them or deems them wasteful.My latest video for @propublica.org on @mtredden.bsky.social’s story below. Check it out!youtu.be/loC-UTFPizQ?…
— Jose Sepulveda (@josesepulveda.bsky.social) 2024-11-29T20:09:24.907Z
Vought has been explicit. He wants to challenge any claim that the President/executive branch does not have the power to unilaterally "impound" or block federal spending, even if it has been authorized by Congress. Musk/DOGE will likely use this. Expect lawsuits. Supreme Court involvement.
— Eric Lipton NYT (@ericlipton.nytimes.com) 2024-11-23T01:05:29.829Z
Vought and other Project 2025-era argue Trump had unconstrained power to block whatever funding the executive branch doesn’t like. This is wrong. Our explainer here protectdemocracy.org/work/impound…
— Amanda Carpenter (@amandacarpenter.bsky.social) 2024-11-21T12:34:09.198Z
Sad! 