No . The “lawyer answer” was terrible. If it is a matter of national security, then the President acts to protect the country. He does not call his lawyer first to get permission.
If it is a matter of national security, then the President acts to protect the country. He does not call his lawyer first to get permission.
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If it is a question of bombing or invading another country, a President does not tell the world on an afternoon debate what he is going to do.
You're right but not because of that. The Pres is the 'Buck Stops Here' guy no matter who he talks to before he decides. The Debates are partly to see how the candidate might make decisions and how well he can take the heat. Lawyers don't know anything special and the Judge still has to decide.