The article contrasts the roles of a president and a king, emphasizing that presidents are bound by the rule of law and democratic checks and balances. It critiques recent actions undermining these principles, particularly during Trump's presidency. The author cites JD Vance's misunderstanding of judicial review as emblematic of a broader trend where some political figures disregard legal limits on executive power. This raises concerns about the erosion of democratic norms and the potential for presidential overreach.
"During the first Trump presidency, it wasn't uncommon to see headlines like 'Trump Attacks on the Rule Of Law Reach a New Level.'"
"JD Vance, a Yale-educated lawyer, claims judges can't check executive power. That's literally their job. Courts overturned Nixon, Bush, and Trump."
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