Storm in DC: Trump’s ‘Movement’ to Overturn Humphrey’s Executor, Signaling the Collapse of the Administrative Machine?
Washington D.C. – In the lit-up hallways of the Supreme Court, where the sound of pens and keyboards constantly resound, a “legal storm” is sweeping the capital, centered on President Donald Trump’s strategy to overturn Humphrey’s Executor – a landmark decision from 1935.
Backstage sources revealed that Trump, with a calm smile but a sharp gaze, has quietly prepared a “power move” to expand executive power and call into question the independence of federal agencies.
According to many DC officials, this legal battle is more than just a normal lawsuit. This is a historic test, where Trump wants to prove that the US President should be like a supreme CEO, with the power to fire members of independent agencies without reason.
The “hot” backstage of the Supreme Court
In the Supreme Court conference room, the justices conferred urgently, their eyes following every detail of the case. Trump fired Rebecca Slaughter, a Biden-appointed commissioner at the FTC, as soon as he took office, despite the regulations on tenure to protect the independence of the agency.
An anonymous source from the Court revealed: “The justices are understanding that if Humphrey’s is overturned, no agency can stand outside the President’s power. This is a turning point that can shake the entire US administrative apparatus.”
Trump’s close aides even compared the plan to “a live chess game,” where every move was carefully calculated: firing commissioners, testing the Supreme Court’s response, and consolidating the President’s power.
Two streams of public opinion exploded
Immediately after the information leaked, social media exploded with conflicting comments:
The first stream: Believes that Trump is plotting to “disrupt administrative order,” pushing independent agencies into a state of instability. Some experts call this “an unprecedented power experiment in American history.” They warn that if Humphrey’s is overturned, the FTC, SEC, and similar agencies will be completely under the President’s control, shaking the inherent balance of power.
The second stream: Emphasizes that Trump is only “testing the legal boundaries,” challenging the Court to determine the President’s true power. According to them, Trump’s firing of the executive protection commissioners could be a legitimate move to clarify constitutional authority, not an act of dictatorship.
Trump’s “power move”
Experts say Trump is implementing a three-step strategy:
Head-on attack: Fire the FTC commissioner appointed by the previous administration, creating a legal precedent.
Test the Court’s reaction: Take the case to SCOTUS, forcing the court to review Humphrey’s Executor.
Expand power: If he wins, Trump could control all executive agencies, minimizing legal and political barriers to executive decisions.
An anonymous source from the Heritage Foundation said: “This is a historic moment. If Trump is successful, the US president will almost become the ‘ultimate CEO’ of the entire executive branch.”
But critics warn that the test could “destroy checks and balances,” leading to what many call a “bureaucratic collapse.” Many agencies, from the SEC and FTC to labor boards and independent commissions, would lose their autonomy and become tools for executive interests rather than the law and citizens.
Consequences across the United States
If Humphrey’s is overturned, a host of federal agencies would face a power adjustment. Many commissioners, protected by tenure and legal justification, could become “pawns” in the hands of the President. Constitutional lawyers warn that:
The consumer protection agency could be directly controlled by Trump, from investigations, to sanctions, to policy oversight.
The Securities and Exchange Commission also faces the risk of having its commissioners fired at the President’s whim, rather than under current law.
The power of the US president could reach levels not seen since the Constitution was enacted, raising the question: will independent agencies still exist to check executive power?
Experts are “tense”
Joshua Blackman, a law professor at South Texas College of Law, said: “If Humphrey’s is narrowed or overturned, independent agencies will no longer be immune to presidential power. This is a fundamental change to the US Constitution.”
Jed Shugerman, a professor at Boston University School of Law, warned: “Trump has challenged the ‘unitary executive’ theory more than any scholar. But this very challenge also exposes the risk of becoming a legal dictatorship.”
John Shu, a constitutional expert, added: “The FTC today is a far cry from 1935. It has executive, legislative, and judicial powers. Trump’s direct control of the agency is an unprecedented turn.”
The Legal Battle Escalates
Backstage at the Courthouse
Leave a Reply