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Trump Is So Immune

Political Gabfest

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Founders' Debate on Presidential Powers and Character

The founders had debates on presidential powers around issues such as national security, with differing opinions on the president's authority in declaring neutrality. There was also concern about the character of the president, with Pierce Butler raising worries about an unvirtuous president and how Washington's virtue might inadvertently create a loophole in the Constitution. This highlights the early ambiguity and caution among the founders regarding presidential powers and the importance of presidential character in governance.

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