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Doesn't even know the presidential oath he pledged.

You proud now MAGAts? Does this make you proud?

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[–] drsilverworm@midwest.social 4 points 1 hour ago

A lot of Trumpers here decorate their cars with "We the people..." in Constitution-style script. I wonder how much of it he needs to violate for them to see the disconnect.

[–] Floon@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."

The oath of office has one stipulation. Just one.

He's taken it twice. He's such an evil man.

[–] JcbAzPx@lemmy.world 1 points 59 minutes ago

"to the best of my ability" is a pretty big loophole for Trump, who has no ability.

[–] RedditIsDeddit@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Trump has the logic of a five year old.

[–] a_baby_duck@lemmy.world 13 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

I always go back to that early coronavirus briefing where a reporter questioned his authority to dictate state government lockdown policies and he just sat there stunned, repeating "when you're the president your authority is total because you have total authority, it's total..." It's been clear for years that this fucking guy never understood the job description, and rather than learning anything from experience, he's having it rewritten. The constitution isn't going to save us from that.

[–] RedditIsDeddit@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago

He has no idea what he is doing. Never has.

[–] 1995ToyotaCorolla@lemmy.world 13 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Turns out as long as they have ( R ) next to their name, the president can operate with all the integrity of a five year old trying to get out of cleaning their room

[–] suicidaleggroll@lemm.ee 20 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

To be fair, I don't know either. I mean he's supposed to, and he swore an oath to, but if nobody is going to enforce that then must he really? What happens if/when he doesn't?

[–] RedditIsDeddit@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

Well, normally, impeachment.. now? hmm

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 2 points 4 hours ago

Can we arrest him NOW? Please?

[–] _stranger_@lemmy.world 25 points 8 hours ago

Oh he literally forgot the oath of the presidency? Sounds like a good reason to invoke the 25th amendment.

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 2 points 5 hours ago

The answer is clearly "no." He's been doing unconstitutional shit since day 1, and nobody has stopped him.

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 1 points 4 hours ago

Those people only understand the 2nd amendment, and think the first amendment should only apply to themselves.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 5 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

You just gotta love it that this shit stain is supported by constitution lovers

[–] RedditIsDeddit@lemmy.world 4 points 8 hours ago
[–] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 18 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Trump probably had his fingers crossed while he took the oath.

[–] Zeppo@sh.itjust.works 10 points 11 hours ago

He didn't bother putting his hand on the Bible. Not that I care, but you'd think his "omg christian patriot doggy mommy" followers would say something.

[–] Freshparsnip@lemm.ee 58 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (6 children)

WHY IS THIS SHIT ALLOWED! THIS MAN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN ANY RESPONSIBLE POSITION! HE SHOULDN'T BE IN CHARGE OF A LEMONADE STAND MUCH LESS A COUNTRY! WHY DID AMERICA ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN! THE MAN DOESN'T WANT TO DO HIS JOB OF UPHOLDING THE CONSITUTION! THAT'S LIKE A DOCTOR SAYING THEY DON'T KNOW IF THEY HAVE TO ABIDE BY THE HIPPOCRATIC OATH! TRUMP AND ALL OF THE REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS NEED TO BE TRIED FOR TREASON! WHY HAS THIS MADNESS GONE ON SO LONG!

[–] RedditIsDeddit@lemmy.world 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

When you say "Allowed" there is no one above him to stop him at this point besides the other branches of government.

[–] Freshparsnip@lemm.ee 3 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

Yes, I'm asking why the other branches of government are allowing this

[–] Soulg@ani.social 1 points 39 minutes ago

Because they're all majority ~~traitors~~ Republicans

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 2 points 9 hours ago

Thank you for saying this for me.

[–] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 11 points 19 hours ago (4 children)

THERE IS NO ADULT WAITING IN THE WINGS TO SWOOP IN AND SAVE YOUR NATION! BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE! THE REASON NO ONE IS STOPPING THIS IS EVERYONE IS BUSY ASKING "WHY IS THIS SHIT ALLOWED!"!

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 2 points 6 hours ago

Someone did try to stop it but he missed.

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[–] 1984 2 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

I dont even trust the voting system. There has been many attempt at manipulating the results. Maybe America didnt allow this.

Doesnt matter though. This guy is awful and dangerous as president.

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[–] SuperCub@sh.itjust.works 9 points 15 hours ago

There's only one correct answer and that's not it...

[–] aceshigh@lemmy.world 18 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

At this point I’m just curious how long this will go on. What would have to tilt for a group of politicians to overhaul his ass and the r’s supporting him?

[–] ijedi1234@sh.itjust.works 23 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I believe it will continue until the politicians are scared of an angry mob kicking in their door.

[–] aceshigh@lemmy.world 11 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Food shortages will do it.

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[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 11 points 18 hours ago

"I don't think so" is what he meant

[–] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 117 points 1 day ago (9 children)

You proud now MAGAts? Does this make you proud?

They don't care. All they care about is their in-group is strong and the out-group is punished. They're shitty people.

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[–] SereneSadie@lemmy.myserv.one 48 points 1 day ago (14 children)

This what you get, no-vote cowards.

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[–] Sunflier@lemmy.world 57 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

-President Trump, just this year.

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[–] carrion0409@lemm.ee 39 points 1 day ago (15 children)

All I can do is laugh at this point. This regime is so buffoonish and so open with their intentions that I genuinely wonder how people fell for this shit and continue to believe it. Are we really this fucking dumb ?

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