Unitary Executives, Imperial Presidents, National Emergencies and Partisan Realignment

When it comes to executive overreach, Trump is standing on the shoulders of giants.

In light of President Trump’s dubious declaration of a “National Emergency” to tap more of the Treasury than Congress will authorize, it’s worth noting how far we have drifted from the Framer’s intent for presidential power, congressional power of the purse, and the separation of powers in general.