Technically the founders wanted Congress to have more power. The courts were givin a kind of informal co-equal status -- but the constitution never framed it that way.
The Presidency has increased in power over time. It used to be a glorified desk clerk.
Congress has always been a conservative institution (small c). So when people wanted change it often become the president that speared the charge and executed popular will. So, to save the American system from itself...the president has become more and more powerful and important.
This might just be the next step.
I would encourage people to think about the presidency not the just the current president.
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