Bestselling author Elizabeth Graham has raised urgent concerns about former President Donald Trump's potential misuse of presidential emergency powers, arguing that he is systematically expanding executive authority under the guise of economic and national security challenges.
Graham alleges that Trump's declaration of a national economic emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) provides access to over 120 statutory powers that could dramatically reshape presidential capabilities. She suggests these powers extend far beyond trade management and could potentially enable unprecedented levels of executive control.
According to Graham, the national emergency declaration allows a president to frame issues as security crises, bypass congressional and judicial oversight, and manipulate public perception through fear-based rhetoric. She draws parallels between Trump's actions and historical authoritarian tactics, specifically referencing Adolf Hitler's rise to power.
The author highlights significant economic consequences, claiming Wall Street has lost eleven trillion dollars due to Trump's tariff policies. She also alleges that these actions, potentially coordinated with Russian President Vladimir Putin, could destabilize global trading systems and international economic relationships.
Graham's concerns extend beyond economic policy, suggesting that emergency powers could be leveraged to restrict civil liberties, implement mass surveillance, or enable unilateral presidential actions. Her critique emphasizes the potential long-term threat to democratic institutions through incremental expansions of executive power.
The book, 'From Democracy To Democrazy', which explores these themes, will have its ebook version available for free on Amazon on April 18 and 19, 2025, offering readers deeper insights into Graham's analysis of contemporary political dynamics.
