President Donald Trump has signed over 60 executive orders in his first three weeks, surpassing past administrations. While this power is historically common, experts note increased attention on its use today.
Political scientist Shawn Donahue explains that executive orders must align with existing laws and constitutional limits. Though Congress can challenge them through legislation and budget control, presidential veto power makes this difficult. The judiciary remains the primary check on executive authority.
With a conservative-leaning Supreme Court, legal challenges to Trump’s orders could test the limits of presidential power. Analysts expect key cases to eventually reach the high court, shaping future interpretations of executive authority.
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