By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The Supreme Court is set to hear the case of Trump v. Slaughter, which concerns President Trump’s request to fire independent agency officials at will, potentially dismantling the precedent set by Humphrey’s Executor. This case, driven by the “unitary executive theory,” aims to consolidate presidential power by removing protections for officials in agencies like the FTC and the Federal Reserve, impacting areas such as economic regulation and consumer safety. The outcome is expected to favor Trump, allowing the president more control and challenging the historical understanding of independent agencies. However, the court may make an exception for the Federal Reserve. This move is part of a larger conservative legal movement’s efforts to limit the power of agencies and reshape the balance of power.
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The Supreme Court Is Going To Slaughter Independent Agencies
The situation is becoming increasingly concerning, it seems clear the Supreme Court is on a path that could severely cripple, if not eliminate, independent agencies. The underlying strategy has been years in the making, meticulously planned with the ultimate goal of consolidating power. This is about establishing the “Unitary Executive Theory,” where the President holds nearly absolute executive power, with the intention of dismantling any checks and balances. This has been the goal and here we are. This viewpoint isn’t going to change if Democrats take office.
The logic seems to be: the President is King, but the agencies, the very ones supposed to execute laws and policies are not. The end result could be a dramatically weakened government and a shift towards an unchecked executive branch. The erosion of the rule of law and the free democracy the USA has enjoyed is being challenged.
The implications of this shift are far-reaching. Giving any single individual complete control, even over something like the Federal Elections Commission, is incredibly risky. The next president, especially a Democrat, could find themselves with a severely diminished ability to govern, or even challenged in their power. It’s a game of power, and we’re seeing it played out in real-time. This is about making sure their team stays in power.
The very idea of these agencies was always seen as a doomed concept by some. They were always doomed to eventually be eliminated. They weren’t truly independent, as they are part of the executive branch. This delegation of power, given by Congress, made them susceptible to the very kind of power grabs that we are witnessing now. The problem is that the president can ignore laws with impunity.
It’s tempting to feel a sense of despair, to feel that the whole system has failed. But this is the time to ensure the next generation is prepared. The push to change through elected officials is the only way forward. What happens if the bad guys win? We cannot just stand by. We must fight for it.
The solution requires action, electing representatives and senators who will fight for the public. It also requires the Supreme Court to be challenged and its corruption investigated. We had a chance to flip the balance of power in the Supreme Court, but it was lost. We can’t make that mistake again. To correct course requires winning up and down the ballot, for a generation. The focus must be on progressive legislation and the election of judges.
This isn’t just about one president. It’s about a fundamental shift in power dynamics, one that could dismantle the executive branch with the snap of a finger. Democrats will need to be ready to act swiftly and decisively. They will need to focus on what matters and pursue any corrupted Supreme Court justices for bribery.
We’re at a crossroads. The goal is to do as much damage as possible, as quickly as possible, to make it impossible to recover from it. The hope is to prevent the next president, particularly a Democratic one, from wielding the same level of power. It’s all lunacy.