This is *** vlog editorial. Since taking office, President Trump has issued 63 executive orders and counting. Now the issuance of executive orders by US presidents is nothing new. It's been *** common practice for decades. Each president has used executive orders to implement policy changes, often reversing decisions made by their predecessors. This pattern is evident in the numbers. President Trump issued 220 executive orders in his first term. President Biden issued 60 in his 1st 100 days and 162 total. Previous presidents like Barack Obama, George Bush, and Bill Clinton also issued significant numbers of executive orders during their terms. The frequent use of executive orders highlights the broader issue of. Legislative gridlock Congress often fails to pass meaningful legislation prompting presidents to resort to executive actions. Former President Obama once stated, quote, I have *** pen to take executive action when Congress won't, and this practice, while providing immediate policy changes can lead to *** lack of continuity and stability in our government and across our country. It underscores the importance of legislative processes which involve hearings and accountability as *** more sustainable approach to governance. Legislating by executive fiat should stop. We call on President Trump and future presidents, Democrat and Republican, to work with Congress to pass legislation. In doing this, we ensure *** more stable and accountable government. vlog welcomes responsible replies to this editorial.
Editorial: Legislating by executive order should stop
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Updated: 5:25 PM CST Feb 14, 2025
Since taking office, President Donald Trump has issued 63 executive orders and counting.Now the issuance of executive orders by U.S. presidents is nothing new. It's been a common practice for decades. Each president has used executive orders to implement policy changes, often reversing decisions made by their predecessors. This pattern is evident in the numbers: President Trump issued 220 executive orders in his first term. President Joe Biden issued 60 in his first 100 days and 162 total.Previous presidents like Barack Obama, George Bush and Bill Clinton also issued significant numbers of executive orders during their terms. The frequent use of executive orders highlights the broader issue of legislative gridlock. Congress often fails to pass meaningful legislation, prompting presidents to resort to executive actions.Obama once, "I have a pen to take executive action when Congress won't." And this practice, while providing immediate policy changes, can lead to a lack of continuity and stability in our government – and across our country. It underscores the importance of legislative processes that involve hearings and accountability, as a more sustainable approach to governance.Legislating by executive order should stop. We call on Trump – and future presidents, Democrat and Republican – to work with Congress to pass legislation. In doing this, we ensure a more stable and accountable government.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Since taking office, and counting.
Now the issuance of executive orders by U.S. presidents is nothing new. It's been a common practice for decades. Each president has used executive orders to implement policy changes, often reversing decisions made by their predecessors. This pattern is evident in the numbers: President Trump issued 220 executive orders in his first term. President Joe Biden issued 60 in his first 100 days and 162 total.
Previous presidents like Barack Obama, George Bush and Bill Clinton also issued significant numbers of executive orders during their terms. The frequent use of executive orders highlights the broader issue of legislative gridlock. Congress often fails to pass meaningful legislation, prompting presidents to resort to executive actions.
Obama once, "I have a pen to take executive action when Congress won't." And this practice, while providing immediate policy changes, can lead to a lack of continuity and stability in our government – and across our country. It underscores the importance of legislative processes that involve hearings and accountability, as a more sustainable approach to governance.
Legislating by executive order should stop. We call on Trump – and future presidents, Democrat and Republican – to work with Congress to pass legislation. In doing this, we ensure a more stable and accountable government.
