U.S. President Donald Trump Says Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Presidential Removal Authority

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. Supreme Court delivered what he described as a major victory in the Slaughter case, stating that the court affirmed a president’s authority to remove executive branch officials and officials or representatives appointed by executive agencies. According to Odaily, Trump said the court confirmed that, under Article II of the U.S. Constitution, the president has the power to dismiss such officials. Trump said the ruling reflects an outcome that U.S. presidents have sought for a long time since the 1930s. He added that he felt honored to win what he called a historic and unprecedented decision while serving as president. Trump also described the decision as one of the most important rulings involving presidential power.