Federal judges have lifetime tenure, and foreign leaders answer to their own citizenry. For now, they’re acting as the emergency brakes to Trump as he pushes to remake the world.

Summary

With Congress largely unwilling or unsure how to challenge Trump, federal judges and foreign leaders have emerged as key opponents to his policies.

Judges have blocked actions they deem unlawful, while world leaders have publicly corrected or rebuked Trump on trade and foreign policy.

Canadian, French, and British leaders have pushed back against his claims, signaling growing tensions.

Meanwhile, Democrats struggle to mount effective opposition but are beginning to focus on key issues, especially healthcare.

  • sunbrrnslapper@lemmy.world
    292·
    1 day ago

    Meanwhile, Democrats struggle to mount effective opposition but are beginning to focus on key issues, especially healthcare.

    Democtats once again bring a soup ladle to a gun fight.

    • HighFructoseLowStand@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      9 hours ago

      What exactly should they be doing? Republicans currently have the trifecta. Democratic opposition has managed a threat of a shutdown. That’s something.

      • sunbrrnslapper@lemmy.world
        2·
        42 minutes ago

        This was years and years in the making. Many of which Democrats held more power. Basically they governed so poorly for so long, some Americans felt like voting for this kind of change was their best option.

        You may want some examples of stuff that people may think needs to change:

        • We have an immigration approach so terrible, it has left millions of people without a path to be here legally
        • The perception of ineffency across Federal agencies (which is fair if you’ve ever had to weight for VA services, sit in a social security office or try to get global entry)
        • The overall sense that the rich are getting richer while most Americans fall behind
    • grue@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      24 hours ago

      Goddamnit, “healthcare” is the fucking least of our worries right now!

      • qprimed@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        17 hours ago

        not excusing the bullshit fecklessness of the average corporate democrat, but medicare, medicaid and social security have pretty broad support. its a component of the pushback.

        at the two most recent protests I have been to, signs about this get the most interest from passers-by. jus’ sayin’.

        • krashmo@lemmy.world
          3·
          21 hours ago

          We have been asking them to talk about healthcare for a long time but Jesus Christ, now is not the time to start. It’s like they’re trying to lose and it’s infuriating to watch.