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No, the Declaration of Independence Did Not Reject Executive Power

Recent federal power expansions align with the Declaration's perspective on presidential authority.

Jun 30, 2026, 8:23 PM National Review

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This week’s expansion of federal power is consistent with the Declaration of Independence’s view of the presidency. Contrary to some interpretations, the Declaration did not reject executive power but supports a robust role for the presidency in governance.

This analysis was presented by John Yoo in the National Review on June 30, 2026.

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