Economist and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich called for sweeping structural reforms to curb presidential power, address political corruption and reduce the influence of wealthy donors in American politics.
Reich Calls For Government Reforms
On Tuesday, in a post on X, Reich accused President Donald Trump of unprecedented corruption and lawlessness, urging voters to elect midterm candidates who support his proposed “10 Commandments for a Better Government.”
“Trump’s corruption and lawlessness are beyond anything this country has ever seen,” he wrote.
He added, “If we want to end his self-dealing and abuse of power, we must elect candidates in the midterms who support these 10 Commandments for a Better Government.”
Reich Calls For 10 Major Government Reforms
In a video accompanying the post, Reich outlined 10 proposed reforms, including 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices, stricter conflict-of-interest rules for elected officials and independent commissions to draw congressional district maps.
He also called for restoring voting rights protections, preventing political interference in criminal prosecutions, protecting press freedom and ensuring federal funding decisions remain free from political influence.
Other proposals included taxing extreme wealth, replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote and reducing the influence of large political donors through expanded public campaign financing.
“Donald Trump has revealed how easily our system can be abused, but opposing him isn’t enough,” Reich said. He argued that lasting reforms would make it harder for future leaders to misuse their authority.
Democrats and Trump Clash Ahead of Midterms
On Tuesday, former Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump over rising living costs and the Iran war ahead of the November midterm elections.
She said Americans struggled to afford necessities and urged voters to check what she called Trump’s “callous, corrupt, and incompetent administration.”
Earlier this month, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Americans to prepare for the 2026 midterm elections after the Trump administration declined to invite OSCE observers to monitor the elections.
The OSCE called the decision “regrettable,” while Human Rights Watch said it could heighten human rights concerns.
Last month, Trump attacked Democrats in a Labor Day Truth Social post, accusing the “Radical Left” of trying to “destroy our Country.”
He predicted Republicans would win the midterms “BIG” and pledged to campaign heavily for GOP candidates.
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