Does the Constitution Have a Hidden Flaw That Could Create Tyranny? About ‘Gödel’s Loophole’

Is there a hidden flaw in the Constitution that, when leveraged legitimately, could create tyranny? If so, what is it?

This is the issue of “Gödel’s Loophole.” It’s named for mathematician Kurt Gödel, who claimed he had found such a flaw in the Constitution. However, he never announced publicly what it was.

Left-leaning commentators have speculated about it while fantasizing about “fascist” tendencies in former President Donald Trump. (Have they ever examined the nature of the Biden administration’s record?)

Creditable scholars also have speculated about what Gödel found—or thought he found.

As I explain below, Gödel’s “flaw” likely was based on his own misunderstanding. Most later speculations are also based on misunderstandings.

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