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Reality Check: Is Newt Gingrich right about the president's power to assassinate?

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(FOX19) - It is one of the most controversial and most important questions being asked of the Republican presidential candidates.

In the CBS debate, both former Governor Mitt Romney and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich were asked if the President of the United States has the power to order the death of a U.S. citizen.

Gingrich gave a lengthy legal answer, saying that many Americans are confused on this subject.

But is he right?

Ben has the Reality Check you won't see anywhere else.

Part 2 of this Reality Check will air Wednesday

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