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Presidential Immunity Creates a King: Where Rule of Law Does Not Apply; The Constitution is Null and Void

In a democracy, no one is supposed to be above the law. The framers of the United States Constitution envisioned a system of checks and balances designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.

Libby Winkler
4 min readJul 2, 2024
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Presidential Immunity Creates a King: Where Rule of Law Does Not Apply; The Constitution is Null and Void

In a democracy, no one is supposed to be above the law.

The framers of the United States Constitution envisioned a system of checks and balances designed to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. This system has been a cornerstone of American democracy, ensuring the rule of law prevails.

However, the concept of presidential immunity challenges this fundamental principle, raising the alarming prospect that a president could become a de facto king, wielding power without accountability.

The Constitution is null and void when the rule of law does not apply.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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