'BIG WIN': Trump calls SCOTUS 'Slaughter' ruling the greatest increase of presidential power in 100 years

‘BIG WIN’: Trump calls SCOTUS ‘Slaughter’ ruling the greatest increase of presidential power in 100 years


The Supreme Court said in a partisan decision Monday that the president had expansive authority to fire government agency employees.

The ruling overturns a 1935 decision in which the highest court in the land found that Congress could shield government workers from being fired by the president unless it was for cause.

‘Such a Monumental Ruling at such an important time!’

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The six conservatives on the court ruled in favor, while the three liberals dissented.

“Although it is up to the Senate to decide whether to confirm those with whom the President would prefer to work, neither Congress nor the courts may saddle him with those with whom he cannot work,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the majority ruling.

“Subordinates who exercise the President’s power are subject to removal

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