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Do election victories really give presidents a 'mandate'?

Trump's Terms

CHAPTER

The Complexity of Presidential Mandates

This chapter examines the idea of presidential mandates and how incoming presidents often invoke them to support their agendas, despite varying levels of electoral support. Through historical examples and quotes from past leaders, it highlights the complexities of elections and the rarity of true mandates in interpreting the will of the people.

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