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Tillis warns US risks becoming a 'dictator king' without checks on power
Original: Sen. Thom Tillis says that, without checks on power, "we will have a sort of dictator king if we're not careful"
Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina warned that the United States could drift toward one-man rule if institutional checks on executive power are not maintained, saying "we will have a sort of dictator king if we're not careful." The remark, reported by CBS News, stands out coming from a member of the president's own party and adds to debate over the balance of power in Washington.
Why now: A sitting Republican senator publicly warning against excessive presidential power is notable amid ongoing debate over executive authority.
Evidence
- Sen. Thom Tillis says that, without checks on power, "we will have a sort of dictator king if we're not careful" · cbsnews.com
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