Trump turns America into a gangster state, says Jamie Raskin

In Los Angeles, a debate has emerged over President Donald Trump's powers amid ongoing protests, with significant tensions between the presidential office and federal courts. Since the beginning of his second term, Trump's administration has faced numerous challenges that raise questions about the limits of presidential authority. Recently, a federal judge ruled against Trump's rationale for federalizing the National Guard, underscoring ongoing concerns about governmental overreach and the use of emergency powers. J. Michael Luttig, a former federal judge, has expressed grave concerns about the implications of Trump's actions. He contends that Trump has waged a war on the federal courts and the rule of law, reflecting a broader trend where Presidential powers might be exercised beyond legal constraints. Luttig's perspectives indicate that the situation has escalated to a point where even the courts struggle to counteract the executive branch's claims in a timely manner, suggesting a major imbalance in power among the branches of government. Representative Jamie Raskin corroborates these concerns, characterizing the current American political climate as a