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Come on, stop with the dramatics! This isn't another Nixon saga.
Seriously? You're gonna lecture about checks and balances? This is just another attempt to bash Trump 'cause he’s trying to stop funding for these so-called "peaceful" groups. The Constitution ain’t a shield for riot-loving radical nonsense. Get real! MAGA!
Couldn't agree more! We gotta stick to the Constitution, not let it bend like some wanna do. If we start ignoring checks and balances, what's next? It's like the Dems want a free-for-all power grab. Stick to our founding principles and keep America great!
IF you want to go by the Constitution then donnie taco shouldn't have been able for the POTUS because HE is a felon so STFU or thrown the trash out of the White House
We did. We threw the BrainDeadPretender out of the White House.
You should very well know these were political charges with a democrat AG, Judge and jury. No justice there, just a rigged trial with a verdict of guilty before the trial started on a nothing burger.
Why should we trust the Democrats to control the purse when they've been caught misusing funds before? Aren't they the ones constantly accusing others of overstepping? Maybe it's time for a President to shake things up to protect our money from the same old problems!
But isn't it time we prioritize safety over politics? An unchecked congress isn't the answer.
you are as stupid as the day is long, dumb donnie the 34 time convicted felon with 6 bankruptcies can't fix shit, he is too stupid but you are worst than him because you vote for the scum
Democrats crying over nothing, Trump would fix this budget mess in a heartbeat! MAGA!
Trump isn't some miracle worker who can magically fix everything. Let's be real. The Constitution clearly gives Congress control over federal spending, and that's a core principle that's kept things in check for ages. Ignoring it sets a dangerous precedent because it undermines the balance of power that's crucial to democracy. If we want real solutions and accountability, we need to respect the system instead of recklessly bypassing it. Just shouting MAGA doesn't change the facts or fix budgets overnight. It's about checks, balances, and respecting how things are meant to work.
How exactly would Trump bypass Congress to solve the budget situation? Isn't the power of the purse in Congress's hands according to the Constitution?
A president should respect the Constitution—power of the purse isn’t optional.
Typical lib nonsense! The president knows better how to use our money than those career politicians! Sick of the Dems trying to hold onto power. At least someone is standing up against the radicals and their chaos. Get real, it's all about control.
amen!
You act like presidents never bend rules—wake up, this happens all the time.
Finally, a President with guts challenging runaway spending and protecting our tax dollars!
What a joke! This isn't bravery; it's recklessness! Pretending to challenge the swamp while breaking the Constitution's spine. Unilateral power grabs are just as bad, if not worse. Can't just pick laws to ignore!
Absolutely agree! It's crucial to have a leader who's willing to confront the overspending crisis.
I feel like if rioters tear up the place they should be arrested and put on a chain gang to help repair the damage they have done.
Flat Bullshit!
yup
I'm tired of the Dems only taking care of the immigrants over American citizens.we are the ones paying paying for everything
I'm tired of the Dems only taking care of the immigrants over American citizens.we are the ones paying paying for everything
I'm tired of the Dems only taking care of the immigrants over American citizens.we are the ones paying paying for everything
I'm tired of the Dems only taking care of the immigrants over American citizens.we are the ones paying paying for everything
I'm tired of the Dems only taking care of the immigrants over American citizens.we are the ones paying paying for everything
If they are rioters, they were not peaceful. Only a protester can be peaceful
If they are rioters, they were not peaceful. Only a protester can be peaceful
If they are rioters, they were not peaceful. Only a protester can be peaceful
why would we give them money thats ridiculous
Local government is responsible for controlling the crowd. They need to be responsible for paying for the damages. The Constitution is a document of absolutes It does not evolve.
Local government is responsible for controlling the crowd. They need to be responsible for paying for the damages. The Constitution is a document of absolutes It does not evolve.
Local government is responsible for controlling the crowd. They need to be responsible for paying for the damages. The Constitution is a document of absolutes It does not evolve.
incarceration with hefty fines for rioters. Allow store and business owners to open fire on people looting their stores
incarceration with hefty fines for rioters. Allow store and business owners to open fire on people looting their stores
incarceration with hefty fines for rioters. Allow store and business owners to open fire on people looting their stores
incarceration with hefty fines for rioters. Allow store and business owners to open fire on people looting their stores
We must DEPORT: First the Terrorists and the Criminals, then the others!!!
We must DEPORT: First the Terrorists and the Criminals, then the others!!!
We must DEPORT: First the Terrorists and the Criminals, then the others!!!
We must DEPORT: First the Terrorists and the Criminals, then the others!!!
Those who riot and destroy our cities should Never be allowed to collect money for their actions. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between a Riot, and a peaceful protest need to educate themselves.
Those who riot and destroy our cities should Never be allowed to collect money for their actions. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between a Riot, and a peaceful protest need to educate themselves.
Those who riot and destroy our cities should Never be allowed to collect money for their actions. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between a Riot, and a peaceful protest need to educate themselves.
THIS IS SUCH A LUDICROUS QUESTION! IT SHOWS HOW FAR OUR CITIZENRY HAS SUNK
TO EVEN ASK IT!
THIS IS SUCH A LUDICROUS QUESTION! IT SHOWS HOW FAR OUR CITIZENRY HAS SUNK
TO EVEN ASK IT!
THIS IS SUCH A LUDICROUS QUESTION! IT SHOWS HOW FAR OUR CITIZENRY HAS SUNK
TO EVEN ASK IT!
Those who riot and destroy our cities should Never be allowed to collect money for their actions. Anyone who doesn't know the difference between a Riot, and a peaceful protest need to educate themselves.
THIS IS SUCH A LUDICROUS QUESTION! IT SHOWS HOW FAR OUR CITIZENRY HAS SUNK
TO EVEN ASK IT!
Absolutely not! The only Tax Dollars spent should be on the Law Enforcement Officers who put them in JAIL!!
Absolutely not! The only Tax Dollars spent should be on the Law Enforcement Officers who put them in JAIL!!
Absolutely not! The only Tax Dollars spent should be on the Law Enforcement Officers who put them in JAIL!!
Why would my tax dollars be used to cover cost of rioters causing damage to property
Why would my tax dollars be used to cover cost of rioters causing damage to property
Why would my tax dollars be used to cover cost of rioters causing damage to property
Lock them up!distruction of property during so cold Peaseful protest?
Lock them up!distruction of property during so cold Peaseful protest?
Rioters are criminals not protesters and any governor or mayor who doesn't follow the law should be removed..
Rioters are criminals not protesters and any governor or mayor who doesn't follow the law should be removed..
Rioters are criminals not protesters and any governor or mayor who doesn't follow the law should be removed..
Rioters are criminals not protesters and any governor or mayor who doesn't follow the law should be removed..
HELL no
None
Put in jail
your joking, right?
If they burn and destroy cities and peoples property then No. They should not get any help at all.
Its not the cities fault that rioters behave badly the rioters need the consequences not the taxpayers
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They should be charged for all the cost to rebuild that way they will always be in mama's basement forever!
We are Free in America, But Are also People who live with in the Laws, If you break the law…. You have to Pay for the Decision on Breaking the laws…. Each State has police department, Sheriff's and State police department….. If you Don't Want to Stop Rioters… You Are on your own…. 💯💯
whatever is destroyed, the bill needs to go to the terrorist or his family
Absolutely, no money for those who were involved with the rioting. Those involved should pay the damage with cleaning up the damage they caused themselves! They need to be fined to pay their own damage.
Finally a President with guts to stand up to the liberals and their chaos!
standing up by breaking the law isn't guts, it's recklessness! the power of the purse belongs to congress not the president. trump supporters always claim to love the constitution but seem fine when the president trashes it. can't pick and choose when to follow the rules!
Absolutely! It's about time someone took a strong stance against all the liberal nonsense.
Fake news alarm! President knows what he's doing, keep draining the swamp! MAGA!
Sounds like the author of this article doesn't get it. A strong president like Trump should challenge the status quo. The left wants chaos and riots funded with our tax dollars! We need a leader to stand up to these radical agendas, not more political games. MAGA!
Wow, have you even read the Constitution? The president can't just ignore Congress and do whatever he wants. This isn't a monarchy; we've got laws in place for a reason. Get real.
Exactly! We need someone like Trump who isn't afraid to take a stand and put America first. The left's chaos only harms the country. MAGA all the way!
It's concerning to see the President sidestepping the Constitution with this 'regardless of the legislation' stance. While combating crime is important, we can't undermine the separation of powers. Nostalgia for true conservative values should remind us the Constitution has to be respected first.
Wow, talk about missing the point! The Constitution isn’t a magic spellbook, get real! President's got guts doing what needs to be done, and the country's safer for it. Enough with the hand-wringing, law and order come first!
Clearly, you forgot the Constitution ain't a liberal bedtime story!
This article really highlights a worrying trend. While I support maintaining law and order, the president's recent directive seems to overlook the constitutional framework that has been the backbone of our Republic. I've always esteemed leaders who respect the guiding principles laid out by our Founding Fathers. The power of the purse belongs to Congress, a beacon of balance in our government. By ignoring this, the President appears to be straying from the traditional values I hold dear. It's crucial we uphold these checks and balances, regardless of political affiliation. We should remember the lessons of the past.
Absolutely agree! Upholding the Constitution should always be our top priority.
Totally agree! And it's these dem policies that are damaging our country every day.
sorry but thats exactly why we need strong leadership like trumps! dems complain about the constitution only when it suits their agenda. trump's cutting funds to those causing chaos in the streets – thats what true patriots want. not some weak kneed approach that panders to the mobs.
Absolutely as written
This is just another hit piece aimed at discrediting strong leadership! The president is doing what's necessary to protect taxpayers from funding chaos and violence. If Congress can’t get its act together, why should the president just sit back and watch our country burn while hard-earned money goes to those who break the law? The fake news media loves to twist things and make it sound like he’s overstepping, but he's standing up for the American people and putting America First. Maybe the real problem lies with those who want to allow our cities to be run rampant by leftist mobs!
Go Trump! Finally a leader who takes a stand against these radical groups! Fake news cries.
screw em
Another hit piece on a President who's actually doing something to stop the chaos! Unbelievable how they twist everything. Trump's trying to protect tax dollars and still gets attacked! The Constitution is used as a shield by fake news when they don't get their way. Go MAGA!
Give me a break. Trump can't just override the Constitution whenever it's convenient. It's not about fake news; it's about respecting the law. This kind of blind allegiance is what's really unbelievable. Wake up!
Finally a president standing up to those radical mobs and cutting off their funds!
Wow, more fake news from the left trying to twist the truth! It's about time someone in the White House takes a stand against these rioters and so-called "radicalized groups" wasting our tax dollars. Of course, the Democrats are freaking out because they love spending on their pet projects and lining their pockets. Trump would never let this happen under his watch! The Constitution isn’t a tool for their twisted games. It's about common sense and protecting real Americans. The left keeps pushing this agenda of chaos so they can control everything. Enough is enough, let’s put America first!
Explain to everyone why we should reward bad behavior? If the rioters, excuse me, " peaceful protestors are destroying property and especially if they are citizens of the area why should we pay for their stupidity? Why don't we hold the group that they represent responsible for the damages? That seems more than fair to me.
Go Trump! Take down those radical mobs and stop wasting our money on them!
Should b in jail. Immediately!!
It's troubling to see a President disregarding the fundamental principles of our Constitution, particularly the power of the purse. We're witnessing echoes of past overreach, reminiscent of Nixon's era where checks and balances seemed to falter. While I support strong stances against rioting, bypassing Congress to control purse strings isn't the way. True patriots understand the importance of upholding our Republic's constitutional processes, regardless of who's in power. We should be wary of trading legislative procedure for executive fiat. Let's hope for a renewed commitment to the values that have anchored our nation's governance for over two centuries.
The rioters most definitely should be held accountable & repairs should come out of their own paychecks!
Isn't bypassing Congress for budget control undermining the Constitution? Concerning times indeed.
No benefits for any rioters
Finally, a prez with backbone! Stop funding these lawless liberal mobs! 🇺🇸💪 #MAGA
Right on! We need a leader who stands up to the chaos. 💯
No money for people who riot. Just an excuse to steal and commit violent crime!
Overstepping constitutional bounds is risky—remember the lessons from Nixon in the 70s!
Here we go again wit the libs cryin bout “power of the purse”! Trump was the only one strong enough to take on the swamp & keep OUR dollars from fundin’ chaos. Love how he exposes their hypocrisy & shows what real leadership looks like! #MAGA #DrainTheSwamp
Those who burn up their own shit, deserve to have 0$ of help. If they knew they weren't getting the money they may not destroy it. But who are we kidding our government so corrupt they support both sides to keep us divided.
The sanctuary cities and states should pick up the tab both cleanup, repair, and restitution for the businesses harmed.
Anyone that destroys someone else’s property during a riot needs to be jailed and kept there until they have completely repaid for all the damages they’ve done. They can build highways, scrub down filthy streets, scrape up police cars that have been damaged, the list is long.
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In a social media post this week, the President of the United States issued a stunning directive. Endorsing Rep. Kevin Kiley’s proposed “No Tax Dollars for Riots” legislation, he then went a step further, declaring: “I am hereby instructing my Administration not to pay ANY money to these radicalized groups, regardless of the legislation.”
This is more than a tough-on-crime stance or a fiscal policy statement. The phrase “regardless of the legislation” is a direct and unambiguous challenge to the U.S. Constitution. It is a declaration of intent to usurp Congress’s most fundamental authority—the power of the purse—and to act as judge, jury, and executioner against groups the President deems political enemies.
The issue is not whether rioters should receive taxpayer funds; it is whether a president can unilaterally rewrite the federal budget by decree.
The Power of the Purse
At the very heart of our system of limited government is a simple principle: Congress, and only Congress, controls federal spending. Article I of the Constitution grants the legislative branch the power to appropriate money from the Treasury.
The President’s duty, under the Take Care Clause of Article II, is to ensure that the laws passed by Congress—including the laws that allocate funding—are faithfully executed.
A president cannot simply choose which spending laws to follow and which to ignore based on his own policy preferences.
This very issue was at the center of a constitutional crisis in the 1970s, when President Nixon refused to spend funds appropriated by Congress for programs he opposed.
In response, Congress passed the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to explicitly forbid a president from unilaterally withholding funds that have been lawfully appropriated.
The President’s recent directive to act “regardless of the legislation” is a clear echo of this fraught history. It is an assertion of a monarchical power to impound funds, a power that has been checked and balanced by both the legislative and judicial branches for half a century.
Punishment Without Process
Beyond the violation of the separation of powers, the President’s proclamation raises profound due process concerns. He is unilaterally declaring entire groups “radicalized” and guilty of inciting riots, and on that basis alone, stripping them of any access to federal funds.
This action functions as a modern-day bill of attainder. The Constitution, in Article I, Section 9, explicitly forbids Congress from passing any “Bill of Attainder”—a legislative act that declares a person or group guilty of a crime and imposes punishment without a trial.
The framers included this prohibition to prevent the government from using its lawmaking power to persecute political opponents.
If Congress cannot do this, the President certainly cannot. To declare a group guilty by presidential fiat is to abandon the Fifth Amendment’s guarantee of due process. In our constitutional system, guilt is determined in a court of law, with evidence and a chance for defense, not by a social media post from the White House.
The Proper Path: Legislation, Not Proclamation
The contrast between the President’s directive and the actions of Representative Kiley could not be starker, and it provides a vital constitutional lesson. One may agree or disagree with the goal of Kiley’s proposed “No Tax Dollars for Riots” act, but his method is the constitutionally correct one.
He is attempting to persuade his colleagues and pass a law through the legislative process established by the Constitution. He is working within the system.
The President, by stating he will act “regardless” of that process, shows a fundamental contempt for it. He is claiming the authority to achieve by proclamation what a lawmaker is rightly attempting to achieve through legislation. This is the difference between the rule of law and the rule of one man.
While all responsible Americans condemn the violence and lawlessness seen in recent riots, we must remain vigilant about the methods used to combat them. A president who claims the power to defund his political enemies by decree, in open defiance of laws passed by Congress, is claiming a power that no American president has ever rightfully held.
The statement “NO MORE MONEY!!!” is not just a political slogan; it is a declaration of intent to operate outside the constitutional limits of the office. This path does not lead to order, but to a crisis of the rule of law itself.
This is getting a bit worrying. Our Constitution's clear on who controls the purse strings, and it's not the President. It's got echoes of issues we had back in Nixon's day. We need to respect those checks and balances that keep America strong and fair.