[shikon7]

No, executive orders can't change law and international law, unless ratified by congress, is not democratically legitimized and applicable law in the US to begin with

[pixl97]

You mean like the tariffs congress didn't approve?

Dictators rarely gain power legitimately, and always keep it with violence.

[wyldfire]

There's a stark difference between de jure and de facto here. Executive orders will brazen, tyrannical effects and are often reined in late or never.

[tapoxi]

We just started a war with Iran without congressional approval or briefing, so I'm not sure if law has meaning anymore.

[jonnybgood]

War Powers Resolution. Obviously, there’s a law of which multiple presidents have used. Congress can change this law but there is a law that does give the POTUS this authority.

[trinsic2]

LOL. you really believe that?