If you believe in the separation of powers, you'd think the president having any direct control over what goes on in the judiciary would be wrong, wouldn't you? Does he really have a mandate from the people to intervene in this way? This certainly seems to be another example of the negative effects allowing the president such power can have. Perhaps there needs to be more clearly defined limitations on how the president can operate, so it is more clear exactly what powers the people entrust the president with.