The question is then: Can or should a president have an substantial reality-based direct effect on foreign policy, and if not, why not RP, then?
For me, domestic policy reigns king, as that is where me and my family live.
Yes, that is the primary Constitutional role for the President. Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces and overseeing treaties with foreign countries.
For me, domestic policy reigns king, as that is where me and my family live.
Domestic policy, other than USSC nominations, primarly originate in the legislative branch where Paul is now. Constitutionally, the President has the very last hand in this and his hand can be overturned by Congress.