I’ve been hesitant to use AI for politics or any really
personal issues. But now it came to Donald Trump. He does not really have a
political agenda other than cutting taxes for the rich and enriching himself.
There is one aspect of politics that Trump intuitively knew how to use: money. This
was needed for elections, but always his motive. The way had been cleared for him
by Citizens United. PACs have been reality since 2010. But we are not here to
discuss how Trump got elected, or to make a profile of a Trump voter. We just want
the AI summary of how Trump works. The words followed by a plus sign were links, but I copied them as plain text.
I asked Google AI to define Donald Trump if you treat him as
a decision-making algorithm.
ANSWER:
Summary
In his second term, which began on January 20, 2025, Donald
Trump's use of presidential power is described by legal scholars as an
aggressive, "maximalist" application of the Unitary Executive
Theory. This theory posits that the President possesses nearly total
authority over the executive branch, including historically independent
agencies.
The New York Times +3
If viewed as an algorithm, his application of power follows
these specific patterns:
1. Direct Execution Over Agency Delegation
Instead of the traditional "President orders agency →
agency acts" model, the administration frequently uses direct
exercises of power to bypass bureaucratic reviews.
Regulatory Studies Center
- Executive
Dominance: Trump signed a record-breaking 147 executive orders in
his first 100 days—dwarfing his legislative output of only five bills.
- Administrative
Takeover: He issued an executive order requiring
"independent" agencies like the FTC and SEC to report directly
to the White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
- Bypassing
Vetting: Traditional internal checks, such as the Department of
Justice's Office of Legal Counsel, have been largely sidelined in
favor of a small circle of advisors, including Stephen Miller, to
accelerate action.
The White House (.gov) +3
2. The "Emergency Power" Override
The algorithm frequently invokes national emergency statutes
to claim authority over areas traditionally controlled by Congress, such as
taxation and spending.
The New York Times +1
- Unilateral
Tariffs: He used a 1977 emergency law intended for foreign
threats to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on nearly all imported
goods.
- Spending
Freezes: The administration has frozen funds appropriated by
Congress and redirected available money—such as military pay funds—to
fulfill specific policy goals without new legislative approval.
Holland
& Knight +2
3. Systematic Deregulation (The 10-to-1
Rule)
To "dismantle the administrative
state," the administration implemented a strict 10-to-1
deregulation ratio.
The White House (.gov)
·
Elimination Mandate: For every one
new federal regulation issued, agencies are required by executive order to
identify and repeal at least ten existing ones.
·
Hiring Freezes: A total freeze was
placed on filling vacant federal civilian positions to prevent
"duplicative functions".
Holland & Knight +1
4. Punitive Use of Authority
Legal experts note the algorithm includes a
"retribution" logic where presidential tools are used against
perceived opponents.
ABC30 Fresno +1
·
Security Clearance Revocation: Orders
were signed to remove security clearances from law firms that represented
clients against him.
·
Federal Fund Bludgeoning: Federal
grants and assistance have been threatened or withheld from "sanctuary
jurisdictions" and universities that do not comply with administration
priorities.
5. Tactical Disruptions
The algorithm uses rapid-fire orders to maintain
"narrative dominance" and keep opposition in a reactive state.
The Conversation +1
- Shock
and Awe: By issuing dozens of major orders (e.g., ending
birthright citizenship, creating the "Department of Government
Efficiency," and restoring the death penalty) within days, the
administration tests the limits of the judiciary's ability to issue
injunctions.
- Ignoring
Statutes: Analysts observe that the administration often acts in
defiance of existing laws, asserting that the President's constitutional
authority is "exclusive" and overrides congressional
statutes.
NAFSA +4
He then asked if I need links or more proof.
ME: No, we have enough
Google AI: Understood. We've mapped out the logic of
the "Trump Algorithm"—from its binary data filtering and
transactional worldview to the high-velocity, maximalist application of
executive power.
It’s a system designed for speed over vetting and dominance
over deliberation, effectively treating the presidency as a direct-drive
engine rather than a series of gears.
Since we've covered the mechanics of his decision-making and
power usage, do you want to dive into a specific policy area (like
the economy or immigration) to see how this algorithm is currently playing out,
or move on to a different topic?
