The President should be able to hire and fire his employees

 

The ability of the President of the United States to remove executive employees is not merely a matter of administrative efficiency—it's a fundamental issue of constitutional authority and accountability.

At ACLJ Action, we believe that the Constitution clearly vests executive power in the President under Article II.  This means the President must have the ability to control the actions of the executive branch, including hiring and, crucially, removing agency heads who do not align with the policies and priorities of the elected administration.

The Founders understood that the separation of powers would only be effective if each branch had the tools to operate within its sphere. For the executive branch, this means the President must be able to ensure that those who serve at the highest levels of federal agencies are responsive to the will of the people—expressed through the election of the President.  When unelected bureaucrats are insulated from accountability, it leads to a breakdown in constitutional order and undermines our republican form of governance.

The Supreme Court has acknowledged this principle in key decisions.  The President must have the authority to remove executive employees.  Without this authority, the executive branch becomes fractured, and the President is unable to carry out the duties of the office effectively.

At ACLJ Action, we will continue to defend the constitutional right of the President to remove executive officials who do not serve the interests of the people.  Accountability starts at the top, and the President’s removal power is a vital check on unresponsive or overreaching bureaucracies.

Defend the Constitution.  Defend accountability.  Defend the role of the President.

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