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Claim Text: At the beginning of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was the government of the United States for 11 weeks, not even calling Congress back into session until he could get the Union war effort begun in a direction he single-handedly established.
Simplified Text: At the beginning of the Civil War Abraham Lincoln was the government of the United States for 11 weeks not even calling Congress back into session until he could get the Union war effort begun in a direction he single-handedly established
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM (8 months ago)

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We've had a 'constitutional dictatorship' before. Trump is different.

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https://millercenter.org/weve-had-constitutional-dictatorship-trump-different

Russell Riley argues that aggressive use of executive powers is not new in American history, citing examples from the Revolution to the Cold War. He contrasts historical instances of 'constitutional dictatorship' with the current presidency, suggesting a unique approach. The article explores the evolution of presidential power during times of crisis.

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