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In this episode of Moderate Party, host Hillari Lombard dives deep into the increasing power of the U.S. presidency and how it has changed over time. Triggered by the importance of President’s Day and growing concerns about executive power, Hillari takes listeners on a journey from the ineffective Articles of Confederation to the immense authority wielded by modern presidents. The episode critically examines the policies and actions of Presidents George Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, and discusses how each administration expanded executive powers. Hillari warns about the dangers of unchecked presidential power and explores how congress has succeeded in creating an American King.
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In this episode of Moderate Party, host Hillari Lombard dives deep into the increasing power of the U.S. presidency and how it has changed over time. Triggered by the importance of President’s Day and growing concerns about executive power, Hillari takes listeners on a journey from the ineffective Articles of Confederation to the immense authority wielded by modern presidents. The episode critically examines the policies and actions of Presidents George Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, and discusses how each administration expanded executive powers. Hillari warns about the dangers of unchecked presidential power and explores how congress has succeeded in creating an American King.

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