Jake Tapper

Rank 9 of 47

Score 127

Reposted by Jake Tapper 🦅

The Constitution gives Congress the power to levy taxes and tariffs. Article 1, Section 8 provides that the Congress “shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.” The president has no authority in the Constitution to unilaterally impose tariffs without

5/29/2025, 8:56:48 PM

The statement discusses the constitutional powers of Congress and the President regarding tariffs, engaging in public discourse about governmental authority and constitutional interpretation.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement is factual and does not use harmful language, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding by clarifying constitutional roles, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding and empathy. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement does not engage in personal attacks, aligning with the principle of constructive criticism and dialogue. [+1]