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Josh Shapiro: “The Congress of the United States walks away from their…”

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… of the United States, which is to be a check, which is to be a separate branch of government and a branch of government that has meaningful responsibilities here when The Congress of the United States walks away from their responsibilities, whether on tariffs or whether on declaring war. and ultimately just kind of empower the President. Again, agree or disagree, obviously, I have profound disagreements from the president on those things. (39:51–39:58)

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Asserts that Congress is neglecting its responsibilities on tariffs and war declarations.

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