Was Abraham Lincoln truly the “Great Emancipator”… or was he viewed as a dangerous overreach of executive power during his time?

In this powerful episode of Coffee with R.W., we take a deeper look at one of America’s most iconic — and controversial — presidents, Abraham Lincoln.

While history remembers Lincoln as the man who saved the Union and helped end slavery, the truth is far more complex. During his presidency:

• He suspended habeas corpus

• Expanded executive authority during wartime

• Faced massive political opposition

• Was deeply unpopular at various points

• And ultimately became the first U.S. president assassinated

Was he a defender of democracy — or did he stretch constitutional limits too far?

This episode challenges you to think beyond the textbook narrative and consider how leadership is judged — in the moment versus in hindsight.

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If you were living in 1863, would you have seen Lincoln as a hero — or a threat?

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