Does a president need to uphold the Constitution? Trump says 'I don't know'

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Heartbreaker

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I'm not from the USA, but isn't that the main part of the Oath of Office?


Welker then pressed Trump on whether he, as president, needs to abide by the Constitution and the rights it provides to people in the U.S.

"I don't know," Trump said. "I have to respond by saying, again, I have brilliant lawyers that work for me, and they are going to obviously follow what the Supreme Court said. What you said is not what I heard the Supreme Court said. They have a different interpretation."
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That sounds like: My Lawyers and hand picked Supreme court, are giving me enough wiggle room to violate the constitution at will.

I also didn't find this part, particularly reassuring:

Trump also said he plans to continue to talk about annexing Canada and making it the 51st state, but he said it's "highly unlikely" he'd use military force against Canada. Trump is set to meet with newly elect Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney soon.
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My take on this, is that Trump believes threats will be enough, so he won't need to do a Military invasion, but in the "unlikely" event that we reject being part of the 4th Reich... Poland 1939...
 
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Yeah he’s a threat to our democracy. The alarming part is that it appears that not enough people care about it. Those that have the power to reign him in, either agree with what he’s doing or don’t care, everyone else is like, “wtf”.
 
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Jaskalas

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Heartbreaker said:
I'm not from the USA, but isn't that the main part of the Oath of Office?
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Who here still believes the United States has a Democracy?
Emperor Trump does as he likes.
In a Democracy, he would have been FIRED for that exact statement. Among so many others. Let alone the multitude of illegal actions violating our people and our constitution.

And the part about Canada? That's the EXACT language China uses about Taiwan. Proclaiming a peaceful intent to consume its neighbor.
Spoilers, blood and death are the only things he is promising when he speaks like that.
 
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VRAMdemon

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CONSTITUTION?

"I don't have anything to do with that or know anything about that"

-- Donald J. Trump

He's not loyal to ANYONE including his wives. How can one expect him to be loyal to a piece of paper? He knows no oath or vow that can’t be broken. He has no integrity.

The GOP 2026 platform: "What Constitution?"

I am guessing the people who love to brag how they have pocket constitutions in their shirt pockets or a small constitution book in their glove compartment and "We the People" tattoos on their forearms will have 0 issues with this. Obviously it's only the 2A that matters. It's ironic that some of his most fervent supporters are known as "Oath Keepers"

Dementia Don "does not know" he has to uphold the Constitution. He is therefore unfit and should immediately be impeached
 
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Jaskalas said:
Who here still believes the United States has a Democracy?
Emperor Trump does as he likes.
In a Democracy, he would have been FIRED for that exact statement. Among so many others. Let alone the multitude of illegal actions violating our people and our constitution.

And the part about Canada? That's the EXACT language China uses about Taiwan. Proclaiming a peaceful intent to consume its neighbor.
Spoilers, blood and death are the only things he is promising when he speaks like that.
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"I don't know."

MAGA 2025!

January 6th is all you need to know about Trump “upholding” our Constitution.
 
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ivwshane said:
Yeah he’s a threat to our democracy. The alarming part is that it appears that not enough people care about it. Those that have the power to rein him in, either agree with what he’s doing or don’t care, everyone else is like, “wtf”.
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Yep!

TRANSLATION: "I have to follow the Constitution? MAKE me."
 
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He may or may not conquer Canada, but he sure as hell will produce enough outrage to grab everybody's attention.

"Look at me everybody, I'm the President of the United States. Please allow me to get revenge on my father by mocking and laughing at you. I know you lack the self control to get a hold of yourself and pay me no attention. I got you by the short hairs."

Like a moth to the flame.................. And all those toxins released by your rage only serve to make you sick. Nice work. Bill Maher says Trump is a really nice guy when you get to know him. Hashahahahaha Don't forget to smell the roses if you have a chance.
 
HomerJS

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How soon before the administration castigates Kristen Welker and NBC News for a “hostile political act”?
 
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"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God."

(unless it interferes with me and/or my friends making money...or gets in the way of my agenda...then fuck you and your piece of paper.)
 
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HomerJS said:
According to
@Greenman @pcgeek11 @mindless1 @brandonbull @FelixDeCat

I voted for this because of it not despite it.

Most of us already knew Trump would not follow the laws of the country. Waiting for “its the Democrats fault”
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I can't imagine where you came up with such a silly idea. At the same time, it seems like you dream about posting this crap and pretending you know me. Such an odd fixation.
 
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I have heard the 47 didn't actually touch the Bible he was swearing on. Kinda like crossing your fingers behind your back when you are a 5 yr old.

Anyway what good are Laws if there is nobody ENFORCING them?

Rich be enforcing against the poor. Then the Zealots wearing the uniform.
 
ivwshane

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DaaQ said:
I have heard the 47 didn't actually touch the Bible he was swearing on. Kinda like crossing your fingers behind your back when you are a 5 yr old.

Anyway what good are Laws if there is nobody ENFORCING them?

Rich be enforcing against the poor. Then the Zealots wearing the uniform.
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What you and many people are realizing is that government and society in general, does not work if people aren’t willing to abide by the rules. When the enforcement mechanism becomes too weak, the breakdown occurs. It’s why the founding fathers tried to put so many safeguards in place. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough.
 
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ivwshane said:
Yeah he’s a threat to our democracy. The alarming part is that it appears that not enough people care about it. Those that have the power to reign him in, either agree with what he’s doing or don’t care, everyone else is like, “wtf”.
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Weren't you brow beaten enough as a child to know never to leave your lane? You should thank the people who made you who you are. WTF is a narcoleptic place of safety. Have a care trying to wake anybody from it.
 
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Greenman

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brycejones said:
Weird you didn’t say Trump has to uphold the constitution though.
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Are we going to pretend that the answer isn't obvious? Clearly Trump swore an oath and has to uphold it.
Homer has a fixation on the few here that don't share his belief system, that's a Homer problem, not a greenman problem. Or perhaps it is my problem in that I don't care who agrees or disagrees with me. My beliefs aren't going to change in the hope that I'll be popular. The concept of doing such a thing makes me feel dirty.
 
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HomerJS

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Greenman said:
Are we going to pretend that the answer isn't obvious? Clearly Trump swore an oath and has to uphold it.
Homer has a fixation on the few here that don't share his belief system, that's a Homer problem, not a greenman problem. Or perhaps it is my problem in that I don't care who agrees or disagrees with me. My beliefs aren't going to change in the hope that I'll be popular. The concept of doing such a thing makes me feel dirty.
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Trump just proved the answer isn't obvious. That's why Garcia is still in El Salvador.

Maybe you should educate the rest of us why that answer is suddenly not obvious when it used to be.
 
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Greenman said:
Are we going to pretend that the answer isn't obvious? Clearly Trump swore an oath and has to uphold it.
Homer has a fixation on the few here that don't share his belief system, that's a Homer problem, not a greenman problem. Or perhaps it is my problem in that I don't care who agrees or disagrees with me. My beliefs aren't going to change in the hope that I'll be popular. The concept of doing such a thing makes me feel dirty.
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Yet you still voted for and appear to still support the man who's actions and now words say otherwise. If that doesn't make you feel dirty..........
 
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