⇒ Can declare actions of the executive to be unconstitutional
⇒ If he fails to get public opinion inside, it can be an uphill struggle for anything he wished to do
⇒ Trump receives major criticism for anything he does, contrasted with Obama
⇒ Needs to use the media to his advantage otherwise they will mercilessly hold him to account, unveiling scandals or conducting investigations of their own
⇒ Trump's feud with CNN did not help him win support or favourable coverage
⇒ Often counteract each other but having the support of wealthy pressure groups can be beneficial. Not having them onside can mean having extensive campaigns run against you (e.g. 'The People's defense' against Gorsuch)
⇒ Also see our notes on: