Presidents have fairly broad powers when it comes to international issues. Domestic issues usually require an act of Congress. That would require Americans to e

Presidents have fairly broad powers when it comes to international issues. Domestic issues usually require an act of Congress. That would require Americans to elect enough representatives committed to privacy protection to constitute a majority in the House of Representatives and a supermajority in the Senate. Given Americans' aggregate approval of Congress hovers near the single digits, while incumbents are virtually guaranteed reelection, that's probably not going to change any time soon.