Presidential power expansion is examined in this episode as Lillian Cauldwell explores how executive authority has evolved since George Washington.
⚖️ Lest We Forget History host Lillian Cauldwell examines the limits of presidential power, revealing how the Constitution and Supreme Court define what presidents can—and cannot—do. Learn how checks and balances continue to shape American leadership.
Lillian C. examines how past and present U.S. presidents undermined the Constitution, revealing the lasting impact of failed leadership on American democracy.
The administration appears to be steering away from the principles of a Republic or Democracy, aiming instead for a system where the rule of one dominates the many
Within just over 50 days, the discussion explores the dismantling of a democratic republic and the alarming shift toward dictatorship and oligarchy.
Fast forward to today, and we’re witnessing a new administration that not only claims to be above the law but also seeks to create and enforce it on their own terms.
“What are your thoughts? Should our current president declare himself as a monarch or emperor, akin to Napoleon, Stalin, Hitler, or Julius Caesar?
Join us for this gripping exploration of presidential overreach. By understanding the past, we can better safeguard our democracy and ensure that future leaders respect the boundaries of their power.
After a fact check, it is established that nowhere in the US Constitution does it prohibit, anyone from taking office unless they have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and “engaged in insurrection” but in March of 2024, the Supreme Court requires…
Ms. Cauldwell presents two landmark cases: one by Chief Justice Vinson in Dennis v. United States in 1951, and another by early 20th-century Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, who developed a framework that continues to influence First Amendment law today.