Trump’s Presidential-Immunity Theory Is a Threat to the Chain of Command
Subordinates need to know that the commander in chief is bound by the same laws as everyone else.
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Illustration by Matt Chase for The Atlantic Step Aside, Fani Willis
Recusal is the right course for the Fulton County district attorney, even if the judge rules in her favor.
John Bazemore / AP Emoluments: Trump's Coming Ethics Trouble
The president-elect’s lawyers have explained why they don’t think he’ll violate the Constitution’s foreign emoluments clause—but their arguments fall apart under closer scrutiny.
Kevin Lamarque / Reuters Trump Could Be in Violation of the Constitution His First Day in Office
Unless he divests himself of his business holdings, the president-elect could violate constitutional rules meant to guard against corruption.
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