Thursday, September 6, 2018

A reminder about the First Amendment and Article II

The First Amendment of the Constitution:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.


Article II, Section One, Clause 8 of the Constitution:

Before he enters the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:—"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 has been continuing to suggest that protesting should be illegal, "I think it’s embarrassing for the country to allow protesters," he said. "In the old days, we used to throw them out.” When combined with his attacks on the the press, Trump is in violation of his oath.

Just think about it.

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