Crooked Trump
- SidLinx
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
“Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship,” Trump wrote in a social media post on Saturday 12 July 2025.
Trump continues to make up his own laws, as his ego takes control over what comes out of his mouth. Recently Trump said he would consider taking away Rosie O’Donnell’s US citizenship. He accused the actress and comedian not being in the best interests of the USA. O’Donnell has been a longtime critic of Trump well before he was first elected as US President.
What Trump really means, anyone with a public profile that speaks against him, in whatever regard should be silenced. If removing their citizenship is one way, it should happen. The law however, determined in a Supreme Court ruling, prohibits such an action by the government.
Other Examples of Presidential Over-Reach
There are several other examples where Donald Trump has proposed or taken actions that legal experts say breach constitutional or statutory limits.
Birthright Citizenship
What happened: Trump proposed ending birthright citizenship via executive order.
Why it’s problematic: The 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. Legal scholars across the spectrum agree this move would be unconstitutional.
Hush-Money Payments
What happened: Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to payments made during his 2016 campaign.
Why it’s problematic: These payments potentially violated campaign finance laws, and the conviction underscores the legal breach.
Foreign Emoluments Clause Violations
What happened: Trump retained ownership of his business empire while in office.
Why it’s problematic: He allegedly accepted payments from foreign governments at Trump properties, which may violate the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause.
Federal Grant Freezes
What happened: Trump ordered a blanket freeze on up to $3 trillion in federal grants and loans.
Why it’s problematic: This move was challenged for violating the Impoundment Control Act, which requires congressional approval to withhold appropriated funds.
Firing Inspectors General Without Notice
What happened: Trump dismissed multiple inspectors general without providing the required notice to Congress.
Why it’s problematic: Violates the Inspector General Act of 1978, which mandates advance notice and justification.
Targeting Law Firms with Executive Orders
What happened: Trump issued executive orders punishing law firms that represented political rivals.
· Why it’s problematic: Courts ruled these orders violated constitutional protections like free speech and due process
Dismantling USAID
What happened: Trump and Elon Musk attempted to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Why it’s problematic: USAID was established by Congress and dissolving it without legislative approval violates federal law.
Summary
Trump either pushes the law to the limit, ignores it, or claims no one informed him of it, or blatantly breaks it by issuing an executive order, claiming Presidential immunity. Each example reflects Trumps attempts to stretch or override legal boundaries. Thankfully, each example of Presidential over-reach, often triggers swift judicial pushback.
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