(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In an unprecedented act, President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order aimed at bringing federal regulatory agencies, like the FTC, under direct White House control.
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This monumental shift stands to disrupt the longstanding independence of these agencies and fulfills Trump’s pledge for government accountability.
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to ensure federal agencies are accountable to the American people, as per the Constitution.
This action is particularly significant for independent agencies traditionally immune to political influence.
The President’s directive will force these agencies to submit draft regulations to the White House for review, excepting only the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.
This move highlights President Trump’s commitment to bringing constitutional governance back to the forefront.
The president emphasized that Article II vests all executive power in the President, positioning all executive branch officials and employees under his supervision.
Supporters assert that aligning agency actions with presidential policy is critical to avoiding inefficiencies and ensuring the effective execution of governance.
This type of oversight seeks to maintain a government that remains answerable and accountable to the electorate.
“For the Federal Government to be truly accountable to the American people, officials who wield vast executive power must be supervised and controlled by the people’s elected President,” reads the executive order.
This adjustment to how federal agencies operate has not been without controversy.
Critics argue that the move hinders the independence these agencies require to effectively regulate without political pressures.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aiming to expand the White House’s authority over various independent regulatory agencies, a move likely to prompt legal challenges.https://t.co/2IkX5Ue3al
— WCIA (@WCIA3) February 19, 2025
Historically, agencies like the FTC and FCC have functioned to ensure fair trade and competition practices, and this new approach could challenge their operational doctrine.
Whether President Trump’s order will withstand legal scrutiny remains uncertain, but the White House has expressed confidence in the legal underpinning of these changes.
Resistance from independent agencies to adopt White House oversight might culminate in a broader legal and political struggle.
Trump’s opponents label the executive order a shield for big corporations from scrutiny, while supporters underscore the need for aligning agency activities with elected leadership.
With Trump’s budget chief, Russ Vought, given supervisory powers over these entities, the order underscores a significant departure from the status quo.
“What we’re trying to do is identify the pockets of independence and seize them,” Russell Vought said, cited by The Guardian.
As these changes unfold, the executive order’s alignment with the unitary executive theory presents a test of presidential powers, raising questions if agencies’ newfound subjection will withstand institutional resistance.
While adversaries caution against a heightened risk of unchecked corporate practices, the White House holds firm that this leadership style optimizes agency performance and ensures taxpayer money is used wisely.
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