President Trump's administration recently conducted a second strike on individuals on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean—an action some Republicans called 'horrible' and demanding accountability. This isn't isolated. From tariffs punishing American industries to indifference on renewing crucial healthcare subsidies, the White House consistently pushes presidential authority with strikingly little effective resistance from a Republican-controlled Congress. This pattern raises serious questions about the fundamental balance of power.

While a handful of GOP lawmakers, including Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Don Bacon, have voiced objections—some even criticizing the President's 'velvet glove' treatment of Vladimir Putin—these 'pushbacks' often feel like isolated murmurs rather than a unified stand. Many dissenters are retiring or from competitive districts, hinting at political expediency over constitutional principle. Experts like Molly Reynolds note Congress has ceded power for decades, but the current administration has undeniably accelerated this dangerous trend. This isn't just about party politics; it’s about the erosion of checks and balances defining American governance. When the legislative branch, closest to the people, allows the executive to operate so unilaterally on matters of war, trade, and even the release of critical investigative files like Jeffrey Epstein's, the American people ultimately pay the price in lost representation and accountability.

The White House's consistent steamrolling of Congress, met with tepid and often politically calculated resistance, creates a perilous precedent. This isn't mere political maneuvering; it's a fundamental challenge to our democratic institutions. Are you OK with this continued ceding of congressional authority and the erosion of the checks and balances vital to our republic?