The Constitution gives Congress what’s known as the “power of the purse.” When Trump tries to claim he has his own purse, there’s a problem.
  • SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world
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    23 hours ago

    Exactly

    The Dems could have also ended the tax rates Trump started. They could have expanded SCOTUS, removed the filibuster, or citizens united, and they chose not to try to push the needle back in any meaningful way.

    Through their actions, Dems imply their longterm goals are alligned with Republicans.