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MORNING GLORY: Trump has the authority to strike the narco-states poisoning the US
- The article argues that presidential power in foreign affairs remains vast and similar to historic presidents like Washington and Jefferson.
- It cites Curtiss-Wright and United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corp. to support broad executive action in foreign policy.
- The piece flags Dames & Moore and Justice Jackson’s Steel Seizure opinion as relevant but not limiting executive power abroad.
- The author contrasts pro- and anti-foreign policy pundits, arguing that constitutional power endures beyond politics.
- The analysis positions the president’s authority as the same across eras, including actions against narco-states and cartels.
- The author notes that Congress or Supreme Court rulings would be needed to constrain such actions.
- Historical context is used to claim presidential power predates modern debates on legality.
- The piece labels critics as 'X experts' and argues they miss key precedents.
- The article frames the issue as a constitutional matter protected by Article II.
- The column emphasizes the ongoing debate over unilateral action versus checks and balances.
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