(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In a bold attempt to consolidate power under the executive branch, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order significantly impacting the autonomy of independent agencies like the FTC and FCC.
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This sweeping move raises crucial questions about agency independence and the balance of power in government.
As the nation waits, the controversy surrounding this order continues to unfold.
On the heels of President Trump’s new executive order, the landscape of federal regulation is poised for a seismic shift.
By reining in independent agencies, Trump seeks accountability and efficiency that he argues have long been absent.
The order insists on a cohesive regulatory strategy fully aligned with presidential intent.
Bodies like the Federal Trade Commission, which had operated without direct presidential oversight, will now submit draft regulations for White House review, sparing no exceptions, save for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy functions.
The mandate comes with a strong emphasis on Article II of the Constitution, affirming the President’s ultimate authority over executive branch actions.
The administration posits that this change will lead to more dynamic policy execution.
“For the Federal Government to be truly accountable to the American people, officials who wield vast executive power must be supervised and controlled by the people’s elected President,” the order reads.
Trump’s order firmly establishes this viewpoint, setting the stage for a government more answerable to the electorate, Politico reports.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) plays a critical role in this strategy.
By adjusting independent agencies’ apportionments, OMB ensures tax dollars are spent efficiently.
Simultaneously, Russ Vought, Trump’s budget chief, will oversee these agencies, imposing performance standards to align closely with White House policy.
Critics warn that by subjecting technical, expert-driven decisions to political control, the executive order could undermine the very foundation of agency autonomy.
There’s concern that this could shield major corporations from scrutiny, leaving many skeptical of these reforms’ true intentions.
Both the FTC and SEC, currently conducting investigations into companies owned by Elon Musk, will undoubtedly face new challenges as oversight intensifies.
“What we’re trying to do is identify the pockets of independence and seize them,” Russ Vought declared, underscoring the administration’s pursuit of a unitary executive theory.
As a result, this legal theory is tested anew, suggesting the President holds singular control over the executive branch.
President Donald Trump signed a landmark executive order Tuesday that would allow the White House to control independent agencies that have long operated outside of its influence. https://t.co/fQV0p5giuu
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) February 19, 2025
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