[Rebelbase]

I don’t think anyone “instructs” the president. He takes recommendations.

[Ohioan]

You are right. The President instructs. His advisers suggest.

Incidentally, I left out two key words in my #59.

I meant that the principle of not meddling, in no way requires one to ignore normal courtesies between heads of state.

[Lisbon1940]

He doesn’t really need advisors at all.