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Can Trump Just Do Whatever He Wants by Declaring Emergencies?

5 September 2025 at 03:33
He’s exploiting a diabolical problem in our legal system to expand presidential power.

© Alex Kent for The New York Times

President Trump declared an emergency in Washington D.C. to deploy National Guard and federal agents to patrol the streets.

How Trump Exploits Emergency Declarations to Expand Presidential Power

4 September 2025 at 18:18
We catalog the president’s emergencies to explore how he is using them to remake the government.

© Alex Kent for The New York Times

National Guard members in Washington on Tuesday.

Can Trump Just Do Whatever He Wants by Declaring Emergencies?

4 September 2025 at 23:36
He’s exploiting a diabolical problem in our legal system to expand presidential power.

© Alex Kent for The New York Times

President Trump declared an emergency in Washington D.C. to deploy National Guard and federal agents to patrol the streets.
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