Trump Compares Himself to Napoleon Bonaparte
World
Donald Trump has faced sharp criticism for comparing himself to Napoleon Bonaparte. He posted the phrase "He who saves his country violates no law", attributed to the French emperor, on his personal social media accounts. Critics interpreted this post as a sign of dictatorial tendencies.
.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
"He is the most lawless president in U.S. history," wrote former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich in The Guardian on Wednesday. "This is madness. In our system of governance, it is the courts that determine whether the president is using his powers legally, not the president himself."
On Saturday afternoon, Trump posted his position on social media. Internet users quickly discovered that this quote was based on Napoleon’s famous saying: "Celui qui sauve sa patrie ne viole aucune loi", which translates as "He who saves his country violates no law."
This quote also appeared in the 1970 film "Waterloo", in which Rod Steiger played Napoleon. The film depicts how the emperor trampled over the constitution in his quest for world domination.
Trump’s post was met with criticism, primarily from Democratic politicians. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, who was Hillary Clinton’s running mate in the 2016 presidential election, told Fox News Sunday: "The president has authority, but he must also follow the law."
"According to the Empowerment Act, if Congress allocates funds for a specific purpose, the president cannot simply decide to spend or withhold the money as he pleases. That’s why so many of his radical executive orders are being challenged in court, and these lawsuits are proving successful."
According to Associated Press, Trump’s administration is facing over 70 lawsuits. These legal challenges include:
Attempts to revoke birthright citizenship,
Freezing federal grants and funding,
Granting unauthorized individuals access to classified government systems.
On Saturday afternoon, Trump posted his position on social media. Internet users quickly discovered that this quote was based on Napoleon’s famous saying: "Celui qui sauve sa patrie ne viole aucune loi", which translates as "He who saves his country violates no law."
This quote also appeared in the 1970 film "Waterloo", in which Rod Steiger played Napoleon. The film depicts how the emperor trampled over the constitution in his quest for world domination.
Trump’s post was met with criticism, primarily from Democratic politicians. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, who was Hillary Clinton’s running mate in the 2016 presidential election, told Fox News Sunday: "The president has authority, but he must also follow the law."
"According to the Empowerment Act, if Congress allocates funds for a specific purpose, the president cannot simply decide to spend or withhold the money as he pleases. That’s why so many of his radical executive orders are being challenged in court, and these lawsuits are proving successful."
According to Associated Press, Trump’s administration is facing over 70 lawsuits. These legal challenges include:
Attempts to revoke birthright citizenship,
Freezing federal grants and funding,
Granting unauthorized individuals access to classified government systems.
Powered by Froala Editor