Trump's Executive Orders: Are They Legal? #shorts
Bloomberg Television·2025-12-13 09:00

Executive Orders & Legal Framework - Executive orders are written orders from the President, aiming to implement specific actions [2] - Executive orders are not laws and are subordinate to the Constitution and federal statutes [2][3] - The legality and constitutionality of executive orders are ultimately determined by the judiciary, especially the Supreme Court [3] - Congress can also act if it has the political will to do so [3] Potential Impact & Concerns - The report highlights concerns about the extent to which President Trump has used executive orders to reshape government and society [1] - Trump's executive orders have targeted areas such as law firms doing business with the government, the Department of Education, and requirements to vote in political elections [1] - One executive order challenged a common understanding of the Constitution to end birthright citizenship [1]