FDR was taking drastic actions in response to a depression within the United States. In addition to many other issues like having old blue collars rotting on the street, expanding benefits for soldiers to boost morale (just in time for the 2nd world war), and setting some basic standards in the job market that we still enjoy today. Yes, if we're going to push the envelope, it should be in times of crisis and for the people.

Trying to compare that to what happened in 2025 just feels dishonest. But yes, if I had to sacrifice fast response to crises to not allow a felon executive to destroy the country in the course of 12 months, I vote to limit all the powers.