Discussion»Questions»Politics» Since there really is no limit to the number of executive orders issued can they be like shots from a gatling gun? Bam! bam! bam! Keep
It's a strange set up with Trump. Obama did it for 4 years, not 8. Four of those years, Democrats had majority in both houses. The second four years, Republicans had majority and wouldn't work with Obama at all, so he didn't have much choice.
Trump has had to create EOs because he can't get approval from his own party, which have majority in both houses. He doesn't even try to pass anything, because he has his own agenda. He made promises, so he intends to keep them, regardless of what Congress does. There is much confusion with Trump, even within his cabinet and top officials. If they don't agree with him, he fires them. He thinks government is like his reality show.