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The super obvious conflict of interest law upgrades we need almost write themselves after this experience.
We probably just need to get rid of the office of President entirely. Or at least severely weaken it. They've always been referred to as "captain of a large ship with a small rudder" but I think Trump has shown how wildly powerful they can be. Appointing top officials of every branch of government. Executive orders. Pardons. Appointing Supreme Court judges.