Arrr! The Supreme Court be givin' ol' Trump a treasure map from the USAID, a right jolly surprise!
2025-03-08
Arrr, matey! Captain Trump be tryin’ to hoist the Jolly Roger over the treasure chest, claimin’ he can spend doubloons only when it suits his fancy! Aye, he’s settin’ sail to bend the rules like a scallywag on a stormy sea! Har har har!
Arrr mateys! Gather ‘round as we spin a yarn 'bout the tussle ‘twixt the wise Justices and the swashbucklin' President Trump, who be seekin' to freeze nearly two billion doubloons earmarked for aid. The Supreme Court, in their infinite wisdom, chose not to intervene, leavin’ the matter to fester like a bad sea shanty in the lower courts.In this grand tale, Judge Amir Ali be callin’ the shots, demandin’ the funds be released, ignitin' a ruckus ‘mongst the Justices. Chief Justice Roberts and the crew found themselves split, with a narrow 5-4 vote favorin’ the Judge’s order. Meanwhile, Justice Alito be raisin’ a ruckus, claimin’ a mere district judge shouldn’t wield such power over the mighty executive branch! Arrr, indeed!
As Trump be tryin’ to assert the President’s authority, he echoes the great Hamilton, who once declared the executive should sail the ship of state with energy and decisiveness. The courts may wish to steer clear of this tempest, as Congress holds the keys to checkin’ a rogue captain. But alas, with the Democrats walkin' the plank in elections past, they be left flounderin'. So, me hearties, keep a weather eye on the horizon, for this constitutional battle be far from over! Yo ho ho!