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Ben Ferguson: “The President has a right to [declare an emergency and…”

Featuring: Ben Ferguson, Conservative | Talk Show Host | National

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Published | Video Starts at 02:59

And by the way, that's his right. I want to be clear about that so people understand that's what liberals have said. No, no, he doesn't have a right to it. The President has a right to [declare an emergency and regulate importation]. do that. Correct. So it's not an inherent constitutional right. It's not. Just like any president can stand up and say there's an emergency. (02:59–03:01)

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Asserts that the President has the right to declare an emergency and regulate importation under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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