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Trump exercises presidential power in Washington DC despite judge's orders

Trump is knocking down trees in Washington DC against a judge's wishes as part of a broader use of executive power ahead of midterms.

Oct 21, 2026, 10:48 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Less than two weeks before the midterm elections, former President Trump has been exercising expansive presidential powers, including actions in Washington DC, according to reports from ketr.org, wutc.org, and tspr.org.

Among these actions, Trump has knocked down trees in Washington DC despite a judge's wishes, illustrating his willingness to challenge judicial constraints locally.

Reports also mention that the Justice Department, under Trump, is raiding a congresswoman's home and that Trump is making deals with Russia that contradict congressional sanctions, indicating a broad application of power beyond Washington DC.

Experts note that Trump is continuing a trend of presidents expanding executive power, but he uses it distinctively to confront political and cultural opponents and bypass congressional gridlock.

A presidential historian cited in the reports described Trump as a 'unilateralist' who employs a methodology of unilateral action rather than a fixed ideology.

As the midterm elections approach, Trump highlights his increased power to supporters, suggesting he can now achieve actions he could not in his first term.

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