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Peter Welch: He doesn’t have a right to exceed constitutional authority.

On the recordMarch 2, 2025
He doesn’t have a right to exceed constitutional authority.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch warns that while Trump can use executive authority, he must not overstep constitutional limits.

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