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crimycarny

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3. Serious question--isn't this up to Congress?

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Tue May 27, 2025, 06:39 PM

May 27

How can a President single-handedly cancel Federal Contracts? These contracts are awarded through Congress, correct?

I'm truly baffled at how much Trump is getting away with and no one is stopping him. I'm assuming Harvard will take this to the courts as it's blatantly illegal.

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Harvard president seems willing to 'go pretty far' in fight against Trump admin: Steve Inskeep - MSNBC Reports [View all] Rhiannon12866 May 27 OP

I hope so!! Harvard has deep pockets. If they can't battle Trump we are doomed! Pisces May 27 #1

Billionaire declares war on elites! bucolic_frolic May 27 #2

Serious question--isn't this up to Congress? crimycarny May 27 #3

That's my understanding as well, that awarding contracts is up to Congress. Rhiannon12866 May 27 #4

Stalling, delaying..it's all his tactics to run out the patience of his opponent or just run out the clock Deuxcents May 27 #5

I think Donnie blundered by going far maximum punishment against Harvard unblock May 27 #6

Let tRump blow his leg off as he tries shooting his own foot Blue Owl May 27 #7