This Al Jazeera special coverage looks at President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, a period defined by an aggressive use of presidential power and a willingness to bypass long-standing political norms. Trump has relied heavily on executive orders to push through policies on immigration, federal spending and law enforcement, often sidestepping Congress. His administration has expanded immigration raids in Democratic-led cities, triggering lawsuits from states and protests across the country. Trump has also moved to cut funding for agencies such as USAID and public media, while critics say the Justice Department has been used to pursue political opponents. Supporters argue these moves reflect campaign promises being delivered, while opponents warn they weaken constitutional checks and balances. On security, Trump has broadened military authority and taken confrontational actions abroad, as the Supreme Court handed him a major victory by granting immunity for official acts. The president has insisted that only his own conscience limits his power, a claim that has heightened political tensions as Democrats look to the 2026 midterms as a way to curb his authority. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett hosted the coverage, joined by Patrick Mara, chairman of the D.C. Republican Party, and Bruce Fine, former US Associate Deputy Attorney General. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #TrumpFirstYear #USPolitics #TrumpReturn #PresidentialPower #ExecutiveOrders #ChecksAndBalances #WhiteHouse #USDemocracy #CongressVsPresident #SupremeCourt #ImmigrationPolicy #PoliticalProtests #AmericaExplained #USConstitution #GlobalImpact
One year on, how Trump is redefining presidential power in the US: Al Jazeera special coverage
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This Al Jazeera special coverage looks at President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, a period defined by an aggressive use of presidential power and a willingness to bypass long-standing political norms. Trump has relied heavily on executive orders to push through policies on immigration, federal spending and law enforcement, often sidestepping Congress. His administration has expanded immigration raids in Democratic-led cities, triggering lawsuits from states and protests across the country. Trump has also moved to cut funding for agencies such as USAID and public media, while critics say the Justice Department has been used to pursue political opponents. Supporters argue these moves reflect campaign promises being delivered, while opponents warn they weaken constitutional checks and balances. On security, Trump has broadened military authority and taken confrontational actions abroad, as the Supreme Court handed him a major victory by granting immunity for official acts. The president has insisted that only his own conscience limits his power, a claim that has heightened political tensions as Democrats look to the 2026 midterms as a way to curb his authority. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett hosted the coverage, joined by Patrick Mara, chairman of the D.C. Republican Party, and Bruce Fine, former US Associate Deputy Attorney General. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #TrumpFirstYear #USPolitics #TrumpReturn #PresidentialPower #ExecutiveOrders #ChecksAndBalances #WhiteHouse #USDemocracy #CongressVsPresident #SupremeCourt #ImmigrationPolicy #PoliticalProtests #AmericaExplained #USConstitution #GlobalImpact
