Classically, Congress held the power of the purse, able to both bar and require spending. This imposed a significant limit on Presidential power. With a bought court supporting him, Trump would have significant ability to essentially chart power as a king.

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    Ahh yes, Current Felon and Former President Donald Trump, well known for presiding over a fucking plague, wants to lower health spending. Astounding intellect.

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      Being president when a plague happens isn’t awful. Being president and responding to a plague like a Nurgle cultist, however, is.

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      Tbf, if your goal was to increase profits for the wealthy, it’s actually a brilliant idea.