QUICK HIT: What Power Does Pres. Trump REALLY Have?
from SmartHER News Hosted by Jenna Lee
President Trump, like all presidents before him, has the power of the pen but not a magic wand. We take a a closer look at two of President Trump's first moves in office: issuing pardons and executive orders – and both the extraordinary reach and extraordinary limitations of a president's power (in less than 10 minutes!) Key Takeaways: Presidential power is often perceived differently than it is in reality. The power of forgiveness is a significant aspect of presidential authority. Clemency can take the form of pardons or commutations, each with different implications. Pardons restore civil rights but do not erase criminal records. Critics argue that executive actions can overstep presidential authority. SUPPORT OUR MISSION If you'd like to help support SmartHER News' mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content
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