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Washington, D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked Napoleon Bonaparte in a social media post, signaling his continued defiance against restrictions on his executive authority amid multiple legal battles.
"He who saves his Country does not violate any Law," Trump wrote on Truth Social, his social media platform.
The phrase, attributed to Napoleon, the French military leader who established the Napoleonic Code before declaring himself emperor, immediately drew criticism from political opponents.
"Spoken like a true dictator," responded Senator Adam Schiff of California, a longtime critic of Trump, on X (formerly Twitter).
Trump Faces Legal Challenges Over Executive Power
Since taking office on January 20, Trump has asserted broad executive powers, positioning himself for potential Supreme Court battles. Several lawsuits accuse him of overstepping constitutional limits, particularly by challenging Congress’s authority.
While Trump claims he respects court rulings, his advisors have frequently attacked judges on social media. Vice President JD Vance recently argued that judges should not dictate presidential authority, stating on X, “They aren’t allowed to control the executive’s legitimate power.”
Critics Warn of Authoritarian Overreach
Washington lawyer Norm Eisen, who helped lead Trump’s first impeachment trial, warned that the former president has long sought to justify unchecked executive power.
"Trump’s legal team argues that if the president does something, it cannot be illegal," Eisen said. "His use of Napoleon’s quote is both a trial balloon and a provocation."
Faith and Political Messaging
Trump, whose signature slogan remains "Make America Great Again", has increasingly framed his political return as a divine mission. After surviving an assassination attempt in July, he attributed the event to God’s will.
"Many people have told me that God spared my life for a reason," Trump said after his election victory. "That reason is to save our country and restore America to greatness."
As legal and political battles intensify, Trump’s assertions of power continue to fuel debate over the limits of presidential authority in the United States.
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