“Trump used a highly unorthodox mechanism. Only Congress has the legal authority to release funds. But this is about The Troops - TM mark - so it’s great they got paid!”
If the democrats were smart, they would demand that Republicans in congress pass a bill to pay the troops and then accuse them of opposing paying the troops when they fight it
This is brilliant because it further erodes the sovereignty of the legislative branch, but it’s about "the troops"tm so no one is gonna fight it
If Trump succeeds - I can imagine Schumer saying…
“Trump used a highly unorthodox mechanism. Only Congress has the legal authority to release funds. But this is about The Troops - TM mark - so it’s great they got paid!”
If the democrats were smart, they would demand that Republicans in congress pass a bill to pay the troops and then accuse them of opposing paying the troops when they fight it
To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
The democrats are smart though.