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The ‘14th Amendment Option’ Is a Trap for Biden

If he borrows money without congressional approval, the U.S. could later repudiate that debt.

By Saikrishna Prakash

May 17, 2023 12:13 pm ET

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The threat of a debt default is again in the air, with the possible dreadful effect of ruining the credit of the U.S. To stave off that default and embarrassment, President Biden is toying with the idea of asserting that the debt ceiling violates the 14th Amendment. Neither the Constitution nor the law nor common sense is on his side.

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The ‘14th Amendment Option’ Is a Trap for Biden

If he borrows money without congressional approval, the U.S. could later repudiate that debt.

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