Reclaiming the Presidency

How the Unitary Executive Theory & Schedule F Empower President Trump’s Agenda

The Unstoppable Train

Everyone who thinks that roadblocks by activist judges will slow President Trump down simply hasn’t been paying attention. His administration fully anticipated these legal maneuvers. Look to Schedule F and the years-long policy groundwork by AFPI. They knew attempts at blocking would happen—and they’re moving full-speed ahead regardless.

Under the Unitary Executive Theory, President Trump holds complete constitutional authority over the executive branch, enabling him to reclassify (and, if necessary, fire) federal employees who obstruct his agenda.

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The Unitary Executive Theory

Constitutional Foundation of Presidential Authority

Central to President Trump’s plan is the Unitary Executive Theory—firmly rooted in the U.S. Constitution. Article II states:

“The executive Power shall be vested in a President of the United States of America.”

This “vesting clause” has always been understood to grant broad presidential power over the entire executive branch. The framers, including James Madison in The Federalist Papers, recognized the necessity of an energetic executive, capable of directing national policy without undue interference from subordinate officials. Madison’s writings in Federalist No. 51 underscore how the Constitution’s checks and balances were designed to prevent concentration of power outside of the President’s rightful domain.

Justice Antonin Scalia’s famous dissent in Morrison v. Olson further confirmed this original intent. He championed the view that the President alone must control the executive branch. Any encroachment by other branches or by unelected bureaucrats is at odds with the Constitution’s structure.

Reasserting the President’s Full Authority

President Trump is now applying this constitutional principle in practice. The concept of a “unitary executive” means he has the unchallenged ability to direct, hire, and fire within the executive branch. He is using this authority to ensure the will of the people—as expressed by the presidential vote—guides federal policy. By preventing any power dilution or insubordination by entrenched bureaucracies, the administration is restoring direct accountability to the President, who was chosen by the electorate to lead.

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Schedule F: Core Mechanism for Streamlined Control

Schedule F—originally introduced during Trump’s first term—codifies the President’s authority to reclassify certain federal workers as at-will employees. In practice, this means:

1. Immediate Accountability: Policymaking staff who resist or undermine presidential directives can be swiftly removed.

2. No Shield of Tenure: These officials no longer hide behind civil service protections, ensuring they adhere to the chosen policies or step aside.

3. Rapid Implementation: Unnecessary delays caused by appeals or bureaucratic stall tactics are eliminated, speeding up policy execution.

Schedule F restores direct presidential oversight of policy-critical roles, guaranteeing that those crafting federal rules are fully aligned with the administration’s objectives. It is an essential tool to cut through the entrenched layers of D.C. officialdom, many of whom have historically acted against the President’s agenda.

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Decentralization: The Next Phase on the Horizon

Having secured a more responsive executive branch, the administration is now poised to relocate entire federal agencies away from Washington, D.C. This move is expected to:

1. Diminish the D.C. Bubble: Dispersing agencies reduces the influence of Beltway insiders and lobbyists who have long held disproportionate sway over policy.

2. Bring Government Closer to the People: Relocation ensures diverse American communities have more direct access to decision-makers, reinforcing the principle that government should reflect the values of all Americans.

3. Tap into Broader Talent: Shifting agency headquarters outside the District unlocks new regional expertise, diminishing the top-heavy influence of D.C.-centric thinking.

A Likely Next Step

These plans for decentralization have not yet been fully executed, but the administration’s intent is clear. Recent hints, including talk of moving the FBI to Huntsville, Alabama, demonstrate that dispersing federal offices is not just rhetoric. Given the administration’s record of following through on controversial moves—despite legal challenges—there is every reason to believe it will press ahead.

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No Stopping the Trump Agenda

President Trump, now operating under a reinforced understanding of the Unitary Executive Theory, has shown that activist judges and opposition within the bureaucracy cannot block him. With Schedule F in effect and decentralization on the horizon, the administration is forging a new era of concentrated executive authority combined with a bold plan to dismantle the D.C. status quo.

No matter how many lawsuits attempt to stand in the way, the constitutional mandate is clear. The President is reasserting the authority long recognized by the Founders, ensuring the executive branch truly answers to the American people.

There is no stopping the train this time.

From The W.C. Dispatch:

“President Trump is Restoring the People’s Voice, One Agency at a Time.”

This is a republishing of an essay from “The Unitary Executive: The Blueprint for an Unstoppable Conservative Presidency” published July 20th, 2023. Read the Original Essay [HERE].