Repairing the Executive Branch

For over two centuries, the presidency has quietly accumulated more and more power. While once checked by accountability to the law, modern presidents have been placed above it—shielded from consequences even when violating the Constitution, civil rights, or international law. To restore balance among the branches of government, we must put the president back under the law and dismantle the structures of concentrated executive power.

Key Principles

• Place the President Under the Law:

  • Pass a constitutional amendment explicitly stating the president is not above the law.
  • Lower the threshold for impeachment so partisanship cannot shield wrongdoing.

• Reform Old Laws & Presidential Authority:

  • Review and repeal outdated statutes like the Alien Enemies Act that allow abuse.
  • Restore authority to Congress to prevent executive overreach under vague “national security” claims.

• Eliminate Corruption in the Executive:

  • Redefine corruption standards to be among the strictest in the world.
  • Ban presidents and all federal officials from owning stocks or cryptocurrency to prevent manipulation and favoritism.

• International Accountability:

  • Join the International Criminal Court to hold American leaders accountable for crimes against humanity and war crimes.

• End Unauthorized Military Power:

  • Revoke outdated Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs).
  • Prohibit unilateral strikes and drone warfare that cause civilian casualties.
  • Develop specialized urban combat units for precision counterterrorism instead of indiscriminate missile use.

• Restore Balance:

  • Reinforce Congress’s responsibility for lawmaking and war powers.
  • Strip away arbitrary executive powers that undermine democracy.

Unchecked presidential power erodes democracy and invites corruption, abuse, and war crimes. By placing the president back under the law, eliminating executive overreach, and restoring congressional authority, we can rebalance our government and return America to its constitutional foundation.

No one—not even the president—should be above the law.