Posted on Jan 24, 2017

Trump signed presidential memoranda, not executive orders: Here's the difference

MSgt Michael Bischoff

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Here is some great information on the difference between an Executive order and a Memorandum.
The order requires reference information I.E. The Constitution, where the Memorandum requires no such reference

Trump signed presidential memoranda, not executive orders: Here's the difference

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 8 y ago

Some people get confused easily.

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MCPO Roger Collins

Posted 8 y ago

Another perspective.

https://www.google.com/amp/http://www.forbes.com/sites/waynecrews/2016/01/10/this-inventory-of-obamas-dozens-of-executive-actions-frames-his-final-state-of-the-union-address/?client=safari

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MCPO Roger Collins

Posted 8 y ago

Legal Executive Actions carry the weight of law upon signing. Regardless of the type.

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Trump signed presidential memoranda, not executive orders: Here's the difference

Trump signed presidential memoranda, not executive orders: Here's the difference

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