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Libertarians Tried To Warn You About Executive Power

Politics
United States
Started February 10, 2026

Katherine Mangu-Ward appears on the left wearing headphones, President Donald Trump appears in a center box seated at a desk against a solid red background, and Peter Suderman appears on the right speaking into a microphone while wearing headphones. Text at the top reads “TOLD YOU SO.”

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
Libertarians exaggerate the threats of executive power; strong leadership is essential for effective governance in times of crisis.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
The libertarian perspective highlights the risk of erosion of civil liberties when power concentrates in the executive branch.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
While executive power has grown, it's crucial to consider the context and necessity of decisive action during national emergencies.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
The expansion of executive power under Trump proves the dangers libertarians warned us about regarding unchecked authority.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 10, 2026
Critics of executive power often overlook the practical needs of modern governance, diminishing the legitimacy of their concerns.
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