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John Barrasso: “It would weaken the President’s legitimate, constitutional authority. This body, the United States Senate, is being…”

On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
It would weaken the President’s legitimate, constitutional authority. This body, the United States Senate, is being asked whether the President of the United States has the authority to arrest indicted criminals. Of course he does. Democrats want to weaken the President’s ability to enforce the law. That is the wrong message to send to hardened drug traffickers and to dictators.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming
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abcnews.go.com
Jan 10, 2026

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Barrasso defends the president's authority in response to the resolution.

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