By Matt Underwood Republicans Who Denounced Biden For Using Too Many Executive Orders Now Urge Him To Use Executive Orders Because They Don’t Want To Legislate
The hypocrisy of some Republicans never ceases to amaze me. It seems that when it comes to criticizing President Biden, their principles conveniently go out the window. Just a few months ago, they were denouncing Biden for using too many executive orders, claiming that he was overstepping his authority and acting like a dictator. But now, they are urging him to use executive orders because they simply don’t want to do their job and legislate.
It’s ironic how they criticized Biden for his use of executive orders, conveniently forgetting that their beloved former president, Donald Trump, used even more executive orders during his time in office. According to statistics from the University of California Santa Barbara, Biden has signed 130 executive orders so far, while Trump signed 220 during his one term. And yet, Republicans had no qualms about Trump’s use of executive orders and even cheered him on.
But now, they grumble about the “record number” of executive orders from Biden. Senator Tom Cotton, for example, said that the scale of Biden’s executive orders and their impact on Americans is stark. Senator Marco Rubio blasted Biden for issuing “more executive fiats than anyone in such a short period of time, ever. More than Obama, more than Trump.” It’s clear that their criticism is purely political and driven by their opposition to Biden, rather than any genuine concern for the use of executive orders.
What’s even more baffling is that some Republicans who denounced Biden for using executive orders are now urging him to use them on specific issues, like the border crisis. House Speaker Mike Johnson, for instance, has called on Biden to take executive action to address issues at the U.S.-Mexico border since lawmakers have failed to reach a bipartisan deal on border security. It’s a clear case of hypocrisy and political maneuvering.
The truth is, Republicans don’t want to legislate. They would rather criticize and obstruct than take responsibility and find solutions. They seem to have forgotten that they were elected to serve the American people and work towards the common good. Instead, they are more interested in playing political games and securing their own positions of power.
Their hypocrisy is evident in their approach to the border issue. When Obama was president, they refused to pass meaningful legislation regarding border security. They criticized him for not addressing it and then criticized him again when he used executive orders to address the issue. Now, they are demanding that Biden use executive orders on the border, showing that their main goal is not to solve problems but to score political points.
It’s disheartening to see how far the Republican party has strayed from its principles. They used to stand for limited government, fiscal responsibility, and the importance of legislating. But now, they seem more interested in playing to their base, pandering to former President Trump, and obstructing any progress made by the Democrats.
I hope that the American people see through their hypocrisy and hold them accountable. We deserve representatives who are willing to put aside partisan politics and work towards finding real solutions to the issues facing our country. It’s time for Republicans to stop playing political games and start doing their job. The American people deserve better than this.