Content and Process

Which is worse?  Content or process?

An executive order that resulted in the confiscation of legally held Green Cards and denial of legal remedies to people on American soil.  An executive order that denies fulfillment of promises to those who have assisted American military operations in Iraq and gives ammunition to ISIS as well as potential domestic terrorists.

An executive order written by a young 31 year old staffer without consulting at least two military Generals who have responsibility for the order's implementation or its impact.  Also, Congressional leaders of their own party were not informed or consulted. 

Then the administration's representatives blamed the selection of these seven countries as Obama's selection.  So much mention of Obama.

No wonder no one was able to implement the order is a manner worthy of the government of the USA.

When 100 State Department officials use their long established legal channel to object, the press secretary suggested that these State department long time staffers should resign. 

Then Trump fired the Acting Attorney General and the head of Immigration and Customs.  Trump ahd other remedies to represent his position in court without firing the Acting Attorney General. The ICE head was probably fired sso his involvement in implementation could be the one to blame for the administration's failure in the policy roll out.

Ultimately, before the nominee for Secretary of state was confirmed, with the next four top state officials gone (because Trump wanted them gone), with no consultation with all relevant government parties, why did Trump do this?  There was no urgency - an adequate vetting program was in place.  Did Trump ever even explore it? 

The USA is not a dictatorship.  This is a frightening beginning.  And we are heading to a Cnstitutional crisis faster than I ever thought