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Podcast: Townhall Review | Commentaries
Episode: Hugh Hewitt: The President Has Vast Power
Description: The president has been getting plenty of criticism from sitting members of Congress and a bunch of more purported âCon Law expertsâ on X who worry Trump may escalate to âkinetic actionsâ against Maduro, cartels and other narco-states. They argue Trump is violating âinternational law,â but they do not evidence even a basic understanding of the Article II grant of authorities to the president. Constitution doesnât change as presidents leave and arrive. Trump has the same authority President Washingtonâs, Lincolnâs, FDRâs and Ike. Good presidents and failed presidents alike ⌠their powers are the same. ...