some analysts stated that if legally upheld, the declaration would vastly expand governmental power, particularly that of the presidency and the executive branch. reporter charlie savage summarized the political impact of the declaration, saying that "no matter what else happens, mr. trump’s willingness to invoke emergency powers to circumvent congress is likely to go down as an extraordinary violation of constitutional norms—setting a precedent that future presidents of both parties may emulate to unilaterally achieve their own policy goals."