Legal and constitutional experts have raised concerns over Vice President JD Vance’s suggestion that judges don’t have jurisdiction over Trump’s “legitimate power,” warning that the U.S. could be headed towards a “constitutional crisis” or a “breakdown of the system.” Vance’s comments come amidst legal challenges to Trump’s agenda items in court. While Vance’s remarks were seen as vague, they were interpreted as potentially laying the groundwork for the administration to ignore court orders. Professor Jamal Greene noted that the courts have the authority to determine the legitimacy of the executive actions, not the executive branch itself. The concern is that if the executive branch refuses to comply with court orders, it could create a constitutional crisis. Musk also suggested defying a judicial ruling, further complicating the situation. The experts emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and the need for Congress to intervene through impeachment if necessary. They stressed the significance of the three branches of government in acting as checks on each other, with the courts needing support from other branches and society to uphold the system of constitutional self-government. The potential scenario of the executive branch ignoring court orders and Congress failing to respond was described as a breakdown of the system and a dangerous exercise of power.
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