Welch: Coolidge’s reminder — you are a public servant, not an overlord

In an opinion column, Welch revisits Calvin Coolidge’s view that a president should understand he is a public servant, not an indispensable ruler. The writer argues that the principle deserves renewed attention after the election, emphasizing humility and limits on executive power. The piece draws on Coolidge’s example to reflect on the responsibilities of elected leaders and the importance of serving the public rather than wielding authority over it.