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> I think it means that he is liable for anything he does that is illegal if those illegal things aren't powers granted by the legislature.

Many disputes about presidential actions are about what the constitution allows.

The majority said In dividing official from unofficial conduct, courts may not inquire into the President’s motives. Nor may courts deem an action unofficial merely because it allegedly violates a generally applicable law.[1]

[1] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf




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