Trump’s executive orders: Two wrongs don’t make a right

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Over the weekend, President Trump enacted four executive orders designed to make up for what Congress wouldn’t do.

Note right off the bat that this is not what executive orders are for. They are supposed to govern how executive branch officials enforce the laws that Congress passes. They are not supposed to make up for what Congress doesn’t do.

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