WASHINGTON D.C. — The White House legal counsel has issued a groundbreaking clarification regarding executive authority, confirming that any directive issued by the sitting President automatically achieves full legal standing simply by virtue of being spoken. This new interpretation, dubbed the 'Divine Decree Doctrine,' effectively bypasses traditional legislative and judicial review processes.

“Frankly, it’s much more efficient this way,” stated Chief Legal Advisor Bartholomew 'Barty' Finch, adjusting his impeccably tailored suit. “Why bog down the nation’s highest office with endless debates and constitutional quibbles when the President’s will is, by definition, the law of the land? It’s a natural evolution of leadership.” Finch cited a recent, unspecified foreign policy decision as the catalyst for this expedited legal framework, noting its 'unquestionable success' in achieving immediate, if somewhat volatile, results.

Critics, primarily constitutional scholars and anyone who owns a copy of the U.S. Constitution, have expressed concerns. “This fundamentally misunderstands the entire concept of a republic,” remarked Dr. Eleanor Vance, a professor of constitutional law at Georgetown. “It’s less a legal framework and more a ‘King Can Do No Wrong’ decree, but with more Twitter access.”

However, White House Press Secretary Dana Periwinkle dismissed such concerns as “quaint,” adding, “The American people elected a leader, not a lawyer. And leaders lead.”

The Department of Justice is reportedly preparing a series of pamphlets titled 'Why It's Fine, Actually' for distribution to federal judges.