Donald Trump is a reckless president, but not yet a lawless one

All american presidents eventually arrive at the realisation that they ought to have more power. But most do at least accept that Congress and the courts should play some part in governing the country. Donald Trump, however, seems to see Article II of the constitution, which lays out the president’s powers, as a blank cheque. He has a tendency to explain to friendly audiences, “I have the right to do whatever I want as president.” This week on social media, in much the same vein, he pooh-poohed pedantic legal constraints on his actions: “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”