Former Presidents Clinton, Obama, Biden and George W. Bush have barely uttered a word about President Trump's actions a month into his second term, to the dismay of Democratic critics who say their voices are badly needed.

Those calling out for the ex-presidents to speak say Trump’s actions and the potential for him to bypass court orders should be red flags to the former occupants of the Oval Office.

“No one knows more about the importance of our presidents respecting separation of powers and showing restraint than former presidents,” said Democratic strategist Joel Payne. “Given Trump’s ongoing power grab, those voices and perspectives of our ex-presidents would be critical to the public discourse at this moment.”

“I don't know what they're waiting for,” said one former senior aide to Obama. “The time isn't when Trump ignores court rulings. The time is now.”

Trump’s first month in office has been a whirlwind of activity in which he has sought to dramatically reduce the federal workforce while giving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, access to sensitive government payment systems. He has also sought to change birthright citizenship and dramatically curb federal spending.

Clinton, Biden and Obama repeatedly........

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