A self-coup, also called an autocoup (from Spanish autogolpe) or coup from the top, is a form of coup d'état in which a nation's head, having come to power through legal means, tries to stay in power through illegal means.[1]

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-coup

Are you implying the president has complete authority over all branches of government?

It was an unsuccessful attempt. Apparently that's enough for you to be cool with it though.