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Peter Welch: I acknowledge that he won and he’s got the right to use all the executive authority to pursue his policies. He doesn’t…

On the recordMarch 2, 2025
I acknowledge that he won and he’s got the right to use all the executive authority to pursue his policies. He doesn’t have a right to exceed constitutional authority.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

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Welch recognizes Trump's electoral victory but warns against exceeding constitutional limits.

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