Trump seeks Supreme Court authority to assert 'unrestricted power' in firings

President Donald Trump is asserting a broad interpretation of executive power following a Supreme Court ruling that grants him immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts. This has culminated in his controversial firing of Hampton Dellinger, head of the Office of Special Counsel, which is designed to uphold ethics and protect whistleblowers. Trump's legal team argues that the president possesses 'unrestricted power' to dismiss agency heads without Congressional oversight, framing any judicial challenge to this authority as an 'assault on the separation of powers.' While lower courts have blocked Trump's actions, the upcoming Supreme Court case will be a significant test of his claims. Critics warn that such a concentration of power could undermine the checks and balances established by the Constitution. Public sentiment reflects concern, with a recent survey indicating that 78% of Americans believe expanding presidential power would be too risky.