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Presidential Power Ep. 2: When Jefferson Broke His Own Rules


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Thomas Jefferson spent years arguing presidents must follow the Constitution to the letter. But when Napoleon offered to sell a massive piece of land for $15 million—with a deadline looming—Jefferson faced an impossible choice: stick to his principles or seize the deal of a century? Discover how early presidents learned a dangerous lesson that still echoes today: act first, ask permission later. Learn more at pallascenter.com
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