Strongmen around the world are increasingly inspired by America’s example

In a conversation with a friend from Pakistan, I lamented that country’s recent decision to give the head of its army expanded powers, including lifetime immunity from legal prosecution. My friend replied, “We’re just following in America’s footsteps. Didn’t your Supreme Court rule that the president could kill his political opponent and yet be immune from prosecution?”

Welcome to America’s new democratic export: the unchecked executive.

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