I don't like to brag a lot, but I'm a CEO. But I've also studied the Constitution deeply. And the Supreme Court right now shares my view of the Constitution. The US President already has statutory authority. The Presidential Reorganization act of 1977 says you can shut down redundant agencies. Well, when I look at what the DEA does and what the US Marshals do, there's my legal justification for shutting down the FBI without asking Congress for permission or forgiveness. (35:34–35:43)
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Asserts that the President has authority under the Presidential Reorganization Act of 1977 to shut down redundant agencies.
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