Noah Feldman: The guy in the bully pulpit can't be a bully

There’s a crucial constitutional difference between the president expressing his views and threatening to use the government’s power.

At left, in a Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions during a news conference for the Super Bowl 51 football game, in Houston. At right, in an Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/File)

Noah Feldman: The guy in the bully pulpit can't be a bully

There’s a crucial constitutional difference between the president expressing his views and threatening to use the government’s power.

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