John Roberts fought for decades to get rid of the 1935 precedent that had limited a president’s firing authority

Chief Justice John Roberts has a long history of advocating for a strong US presidency. This effort spans several decades, dating back to his time as a young lawyer in the Reagan administration. Details of his push for increased presidential power are available from CNN, which reports on his actions as a lawyer and later as Chief Justice.

Further information on this topic can be found through CNN, which provides more context on John Roberts' efforts to shape the role of the US president.