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CatWoman

(79,799 posts) Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:29 PM Dec 22

Trump says he never swore to 'support' the Constitution. Therefore, he claims he's not bound by it

Trump says he never swore to 'support' the Constitution. Therefore, he claims he's not bound by it; hence, he will run again in 2028

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Trump says he never swore to 'support' the Constitution. Therefore, he claims he's not bound by it (Original Post) CatWoman Dec 22 OP

demented old fart oldtime dfl_er Dec 22 #1

Guess he forgot. elleng Dec 22 #2

He has not followed the law yet... Bluethroughu Dec 22 #3

Fake FBaggins Dec 22 #4

Yeah, he has. But he framed it in a way that gave him deniability. pnwmom Dec 23 #20

Steve Bannon is making that argument, though Mike 03 Dec 23 #23

It isn't (possible) FBaggins Dec 23 #24

If Trump wants to run again, who would stop him? Irish_Dem Dec 23 #26

"Not I!" Kid Berwyn Dec 23 #33

Your taking all the fun away!! Kilgore Dec 23 #28

Do we have to start all over dweller Dec 22 #5

Someone has the video of him taking the oath with 2 bibles..one was used by Abraham Lincoln in 1861 Deuxcents Dec 22 #6

You're a very unhealthy 78, sir. tanyev Dec 22 #7

I just read on here today that he said he's Cha Dec 22 #8

Hey luv, I really don't understand this reply, what am i missing? arthritisR_US Dec 23 #18

Your post contains misinformation, you should delete it Fiendish Thingy Dec 22 #9

Hear that Fetterman? lame54 Dec 23 #10

What's with the "Fetterman" comments? CatWoman Dec 23 #40

If this doesn't qualify him for the 25th solution, I don't know what does. Baitball Blogger Dec 23 #11

The supreme court is too blame RANDYWILDMAN Dec 23 #12

They fecking are those corrupt assholes😡 arthritisR_US Dec 23 #17

He took an oath to support the Constitution when he was sworn in, has he forgotten that already?? Rhiannon12866 Dec 23 #13

Just "preserve, protect, and defend" Retrograde Dec 23 #14

His tragic bone-spur prevented from winning the Vietnam war. It must be acting up again to keep Ping Tung Dec 23 #15

ONCE AGAIN Skittles Dec 23 #16

"Hence" he should not be allowed to occupy the Oval Office. Grokenstein Dec 23 #19

The states have to follow the Constitution when they print their ballots. GoodRaisin Dec 23 #21

"I didn't really mean it!" WestMichRad Dec 23 #22

"Had my fingers crossed on the Bible!!! Neener neener neener neener!!!! hatrack Dec 23 #25

WTF does the idiot think the oath he took when he was sworn in meant. He really needs to be institutionalized along JohnSJ Dec 23 #27

Only suckers and losers support the Constitution. What's in it for him? Timeflyer Dec 23 #29

Did he not take the Presidential Oath of Office in 2017? Will he not take it in January 2025? Fla Dem Dec 23 #30

Will he get Roberts to craft a new oath for the 2025 inauguration? CrispyQ Dec 23 #31

It's Trump being Trump Septua Dec 23 #32

I mean except for the oath of office? He did take that once already. n/t 4th Dec 23 #34

Seditious and traitorous behavior now OK. PCIntern Dec 23 #35

Where's Father Time when you need him? LonePirate Dec 23 #36

Did Garland fail his oath of office? Did he ever push to get the orange one declared a 'Domestic Enemy'? Hotler Dec 23 #37

The linked article is from November 28, 2023. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 23 #38

Trump is a spoiled brat toddler who just speaks off the top of his rat's nest. ananda Dec 23 #39

Swearing to "uphold and defend" the US Constitution... ProudMNDemocrat Dec 23 #41

oldtime dfl_er

(7,032 posts)

1. demented old fart

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:30 PM

Dec 22

his brain is clogged with fat from too many cheeseburgers.

elleng

(137,221 posts)

2. Guess he forgot.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:32 PM

Dec 22

The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required

Bluethroughu

(6,139 posts)

3. He has not followed the law yet...

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:34 PM

Dec 22

When will the felonies criminal be held to account???

He's saying he will not take an oath to the Constitution and will not support it.
He is disqualified.

FBaggins

(27,844 posts)

4. Fake

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:34 PM

Dec 22

The underlying quote is trumps saying a year ago that the 14th amendment doesn’t bar him from running in 2024. He hadn’t made any claim that he can run in 2028

pnwmom

(109,650 posts)

20. Yeah, he has. But he framed it in a way that gave him deniability.

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #4)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 03:11 AM

Dec 23

“I SUSPECT,” DONALD TRUMP RECENTLY told House Republicans, that “I won’t be running again unless you say, ‘He’s so good we’ve got to figure something else out.’

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/donald-trump-run-again-2028-third-term-vance

Mike 03

(17,625 posts)

23. Steve Bannon is making that argument, though

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #4)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 06:04 AM

Dec 23

Somehow, strongmen seem to manipulate the law and local constitutions to extend their terms usually from 4 to 6 years, and some have successfully eliminated restrictions on running for third and fourth terms. I don't know if that is possible within our system.

FBaggins

(27,844 posts)

24. It isn't (possible)

Reply to Mike 03 (Reply #23)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 08:50 AM

Dec 23

The constitution would have to be amended

We’re being trolled.

Irish_Dem

(60,651 posts)

26. If Trump wants to run again, who would stop him?

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #24)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 08:59 AM

Dec 23

Kid Berwyn

(18,588 posts)

33. "Not I!"

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #26)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:41 AM

Dec 23

Kilgore

(1,776 posts)

28. Your taking all the fun away!!

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #4)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:15 AM

Dec 23

dweller

(25,267 posts)

5. Do we have to start all over

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:37 PM

Dec 22

Counting his lies ?
Or do they keep accumulating from 2016 ?
Are we at 50.000 yet ?
🤔

✌🏻

Deuxcents

(20,367 posts)

6. Someone has the video of him taking the oath with 2 bibles..one was used by Abraham Lincoln in 1861

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:40 PM

Dec 22

Also used by Barack Obama in 2009 and 2013! And the other, A Bible his mother gave him as a gift.for his 9th birthday. Another hoax?

tanyev

(44,873 posts)

7. You're a very unhealthy 78, sir.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:44 PM

Dec 22

Trying to claim a technicality about your sworn oath will probably be the least of your problems by 2028.

Cha

(306,124 posts)

8. I just read on here today that he said he's

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:53 PM

Dec 22

"not worried about Mump being the pres because it's in the CONSTITUTION"!!!!!!! Paraphrasing.

And, he's not a "sir".. he's a SICK FUCK & a Fascist, Fetterman.

arthritisR_US

(7,699 posts)

18. Hey luv, I really don't understand this reply, what am i missing?

Reply to Cha (Reply #8)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 02:26 AM

Dec 23

Fiendish Thingy

(18,987 posts)

9. Your post contains misinformation, you should delete it

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Sun Dec 22, 2024, 11:57 PM

Dec 22

There’s plenty of facts available about Trump’s corruption, incompetence and evil doings- this post contains none of them

lame54

(37,256 posts)

10. Hear that Fetterman?

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 12:02 AM

Dec 23

CatWoman

(79,799 posts)

40. What's with the "Fetterman" comments?

Reply to lame54 (Reply #10)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 11:09 AM

Dec 23

Baitball Blogger

(48,664 posts)

11. If this doesn't qualify him for the 25th solution, I don't know what does.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 12:10 AM

Dec 23

He hasn't been inaugurated yet. I say we start writing petitions that he shouldn't be allowed to be president until he gets sworn in properly with the vow to defend the Constitution.

RANDYWILDMAN

(2,949 posts)

12. The supreme court is too blame

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 01:35 AM

Dec 23

for all this crap

arthritisR_US

(7,699 posts)

17. They fecking are those corrupt assholes😡

Reply to RANDYWILDMAN (Reply #12)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 02:20 AM

Dec 23

Rhiannon12866

(225,526 posts)

13. He took an oath to support the Constitution when he was sworn in, has he forgotten that already??

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 01:43 AM

Dec 23

Retrograde

(10,784 posts)

14. Just "preserve, protect, and defend"

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 01:49 AM

Dec 23

yeah, nothing in the Constitution about "supporting", which Donnie will interpret to mean whatever he wants it to mean.

Ping Tung

(1,494 posts)

15. His tragic bone-spur prevented from winning the Vietnam war. It must be acting up again to keep

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 02:06 AM

Dec 23

him from taking the oath. I guess he'll have to keep posing, kissing, and fondling the flag.

Skittles

(160,685 posts)

16. ONCE AGAIN

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 02:18 AM

Dec 23

CAN I GO ONE FUCKING DAY WITHOUT SEEING TRUMP'S FISHLIPS

Grokenstein

(5,869 posts)

19. "Hence" he should not be allowed to occupy the Oval Office.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 02:27 AM

Dec 23

Nor any of his misadministration be allowed to take his place, including unofficial figures like Li'l Lord Elon.

Two can play that game, supper chunks. Let's fucking go.

GoodRaisin

(9,686 posts)

21. The states have to follow the Constitution when they print their ballots.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 03:17 AM

Dec 23

He’ll need to do better than that.

WestMichRad

(1,927 posts)

22. "I didn't really mean it!"

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 05:09 AM

Dec 23

So he doesn’t feel any obligation to “protect and defend “ the constitution.

hatrack

(61,335 posts)

25. "Had my fingers crossed on the Bible!!! Neener neener neener neener!!!!

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 08:53 AM

Dec 23

JohnSJ

(96,897 posts)

27. WTF does the idiot think the oath he took when he was sworn in meant. He really needs to be institutionalized along

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:12 AM

Dec 23

with the rest of his rethug cult

Timeflyer

(2,756 posts)

29. Only suckers and losers support the Constitution. What's in it for him?

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:16 AM

Dec 23

Fla Dem

(25,965 posts)

30. Did he not take the Presidential Oath of Office in 2017? Will he not take it in January 2025?

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:22 AM

Dec 23

"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."

CrispyQ

(38,713 posts)

31. Will he get Roberts to craft a new oath for the 2025 inauguration?

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:38 AM

Dec 23

"I, Donald J Trump, swear fealty to Donald J Trump."

Septua

(2,635 posts)

32. It's Trump being Trump

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:39 AM

Dec 23

His brain works in a unique way, always distracting attention away from his incompetence to some outrageous topic that will lead the news cycle; like taking control of Greenland or the Panama Canal or making Canada the 51st state.

If 2026 brings a Blue wave to Congress, the first order of business should be impeachment proceedings.

4th

(124 posts)

34. I mean except for the oath of office? He did take that once already. n/t

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:55 AM

Dec 23

PCIntern

(27,085 posts)

35. Seditious and traitorous behavior now OK.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 09:58 AM

Dec 23

LonePirate

(13,947 posts)

36. Where's Father Time when you need him?

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 10:46 AM

Dec 23

Hotler

(12,449 posts)

37. Did Garland fail his oath of office? Did he ever push to get the orange one declared a 'Domestic Enemy'?

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 10:53 AM

Dec 23

You know, to protect against all enemies foreign and domestic. Foreign enemies get a Seal Team 6 boot up their ass, domestic enemies seem to get the keys to the country. Oh well.

mahatmakanejeeves

(61,946 posts)

38. The linked article is from November 28, 2023.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 11:00 AM

Dec 23

https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/deadline-legal-blog/trump-constitution-oath-14th-amendment-rcna127049

ananda

(31,040 posts)

39. Trump is a spoiled brat toddler who just speaks off the top of his rat's nest.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 11:05 AM

Dec 23

His handlers take care of the rest.

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,249 posts)

41. Swearing to "uphold and defend" the US Constitution...

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Mon Dec 23, 2024, 11:12 AM

Dec 23

Is the SAME as "supporting" it and all that it contains.

Just goes to show tRump's limited vocabulary and understanding of words have become more obvious.

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