Steny Hoyer, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 5th district since 1981, recently shared his views on social media regarding the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches of government. In a series of tweets posted on January 29, 2025, Hoyer expressed concerns over actions taken by former President Trump.
In one tweet, Hoyer emphasized the importance of maintaining legislative power: “Relinquishing the power of the purse will render the legislative branch impotent. The Founding Fathers recognized the vital importance of the separation of powers to our republic’s survival. I pray our courts will do the same today when evaluating Trump’s impoundment.”
He criticized Congressional Republicans in another tweet for their willingness to concede constitutional powers: “Laws passed by this Congress require these funds be spent as intended. It is shameful that Congressional Republicans would so willingly cede one of our institution’s most fundamental constitutional powers to the executive branch.”
Further elaborating on his concerns about executive authority, Hoyer stated: “Asserting sole authority to determine who receives support from the federal government based on adherence to MAGA principles outlined by executive order rather than the law is the ultimate form of President Trump’s politics of retribution.”
