
David French: Trump Tries To Run Away from the Christian Nationalists
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Challenges to Presidential Immunity and Conservative Legal Theory
The chapter analyzes the Supreme Court's creation of sweeping immunity for presidents, questioning its contradiction to the Constitution and founder's intent. It explores how conservative legal theory may have been used to rationalize desired outcomes, leading to accusations of inconsistency among conservative justices. The discussion delves into specific cases like Trump v. Anderson and Trump v. United States, hypothetical scenarios related to presidential powers, immunity, and enforcement mechanisms to prevent abuses of power.
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