Dem Lawmaker: Trump's Actions Are Illegal and 'Going at the Heart of Democracy'

Constitutional Violations by the President

• 🏛️ U.S. Representative Dave Min asserts that Donald Trump's actions, such as withholding congressionally authorized funds and attempting to undo passed laws, are illegal and unconstitutional.
• 💡 Min emphasizes that only Congress has the authority to make laws and spend money, a principle taught even in elementary school.
• ⚠️ The administration is accused of seeking legal battles to justify these actions, while simultaneously firing people and shuttering agencies with the "flick of a switch."

Undermining Democratic Institutions

• ⚖️ Min criticizes the administration for attacking judges who are performing their duties by interpreting the law and forbidding unlawful closures.
• 🎓 He notes that Trump is targeting universities and law firms because these institutions can expose the illegality of his actions.
• 📉 The lawmaker argues that Trump is