Inside the Struggle for Integrity: How Top Trump Officials Resisted Presidential Directives
WASHINGTON — Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump was known for demanding unwavering loyalty from his administration’s officials, often leading to dramatic showdowns when these demands clashed with constitutional duties. Key instances saw senior figures in his administration resist his directives when they believed these orders overstepped legal boundaries, setting a significant precedent for internal conflict over presidential authority. For instance, former Attorneys General Jeff Sessions and William Barr, alongside Vice President Mike Pence, occasionally defied Trump’s commands, aligning their actions with constitutional obligations rather than presidential allegiance. These actions, which Trump saw as betrayals, underscored … Read more