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1. Is this within Trump's 'core constitutional powers' or 'official duties?'
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 01:54 AM
Sep 21

NO!

Preserve, Protect and Defend the Constitution.

To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution means to uphold the foundational law of the United States and ensure its principles are kept intact. It is the core promise within the President's oath of office, binding them to a steadfast commitment to the Constitution, its framework, and its integrity, even when faced with challenges, differing personal opinions, or the temptation to act against its principles. This obligation extends to all branches of government, emphasizing the idea that all power answers to the law of the Constitution.

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