Prodigal emperor: How Trump’s policies backfire at home, abroad

In recent weeks, a new wave of "No King" protests against President Donald Trump swept across America. Millions of people are reported to have joined demonstrations held at thousands of locations. The central theme of the protests was that Trump has been interpreting his powers broadly and repeatedly crossing constitutional lines. Similar protests against Trump took place last year as well, again drawing a notably high turnout. Such protests reflect a growing reactionary sentiment forming in liberal circles in response to the Trump presidency. Mass deportation campaigns targeting undocumented immigrants, the birthright citizenship debate, the SAVE America Act, and the war with Iran stand out as the most heated topics of recent debate in America. On all these fronts, Trump is criticized for overstepping or broadly interpreting his authority through his policies.