> The idea that the president can just ignore these laws because of a "unitary executive" theory is authoritarian bullshit.

The question of whether the president is violating congresses power by downsizing or neutering an agency they have created is something democrats should pursue.

But no - there are no people outside the org chart. That’s just dysfunctional, no man can serve two masters, etc.

If it were true than congress can create agencies for themselves with more power than is granted them in the constitution.