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Courts grapple with ‘King’ Trump

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Federal court system is unamused with the "King" Trump idea that some of the president’s allies have turned into social media memes.

The White House sees few limits on executive powers in his second term, but the courts are less sure.

Trump 's barrage of executive actions has sparked roughly 100 lawsuits challenging his expansionist view of presidential power.

Several judges have indicated they are just pit stops on the road to the Supreme Court .

Pressure is already building in the court of public opinion from Trump ’s allies and MAGA base.

Lower judges who have ruled against the administration have felt the heat.

The Federal Judges Association ( FJA ) criticized an increase in threats to judges.