President Donald Trump, asked during an interview on NBC News’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker,” whether he believes that he needs to uphold the Constitution during his presidency, responded, “I don’t know.”
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Invoke the 25th, but don't expect GOP support.
He’s earned them so much from the stock market with his on-off tariffs that they’re not going to cut off the hand that feeds them
I'm pretty sure he doesn't know what the Declaration of independence is. So - my guess is he doesn't really know about the Constitution either. It and all those people asking about it are just a nuisance to him.
He shouldn’t be any where near the Oval Office. He makes his own laws rules and regulations. What’s good are his staff and advisors if he doesn’t listen or take advice from them? He said “I can do it alone”. He probably doesn’t order his McDonald’s.
He always proud of himself when he makes these asinine statements. Thinks he’s big man on campus. Donny, the world leaders are laughing at you. Your buddy Putin, is probably leading the “laugh fest”
Jesus wept! Smh! There are no words. The man don’t understand what the Declaration of Independence is. The president of the United States. You learn about the Declaration of Independence’s in elementary school.
Oath Of Office violation!
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Let me fix this misleading, weird description: Trump doesn’t know if he has to follow the Constitution, Americans need to mobilize and disrupt to ensure they’re not the next Nazi Germany.
To be fair, he only swore to “preserve, defend, and protect” it. Nothing in the oath requires him to uphold it or follow it. Besides, the oath has a pretty big loophole: he’s only required to follow it “to the best of my ability.” That’s a low bar for someone of his limited mental capacity
That alone should disqualify him from being President. If our Nation survives it will take years to live down the embarrassment of the MAGA crowd. I hope we have the change to be truly ashamed.
He's gone for real.
The latest interviews are really bad.
We've got a 'Weekend at Bernies' situation.
A prop, just a means to an end for a diverse coterie of lesser-demons with competing yet equally ill-intended pet interests.
The president of the USA
Takes an Oath to uphold the constitution of our USA
When Trump answers
“I don’t know”
to upholding the constitution doesn’t that mean “NO”
And why wasn’t Kristen Walker’s next question “but didn’t you take an oath of office to defend the constitution?” Does this woman not know how to do follow up questions?
he d/n care..... u think he cared? why wld he care? had a muslim ban ... tht constitutional? due process ? what.. WHO thought he cared about the constitution? . As Blk ppl we r used 2 fighting systems. Jim Crow was unconstitutional..did it stop yall from implementing it?
The Presidential Oath of Office is a sworn statement recited by the President of the United States before entering office, which requires them to faithfully execute their duties and preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.
The oath has been required by the Constitution since 1789.
If you have any doubt about whether Trump’s read the Constitution or takes his Oath of Office to seriously, you have your answer. Nothing gets in the way of his belief that he can do whatever he wants. No law, sacred duty, or harm to others is more important than his selfish desires.
Man who has a history of not upholding his oaths (marriage vows, business contracts, campaign promises, etc.) continues to show he will not uphold his oaths.
Any reporting on Trump that does not comment on his patterns of illegal and deceptive behavior as the lede is pointless.
So if we don't have to follow the constitution & due process is too time consuming then Impeachment doesn't have to be the only answer to removing you from office. Thanks for clarifying!
Know rhymes with No. He swore in his Oath of Office to Uphold the US constitution. Is this sitting President stating that he does not know if he can uphold that which he swore oath to? Now that’s a problem, folks. You cannot look away.
Seriously? The Constitution is the foundation of our democracy, and I don't know isn't an acceptable answer. How can we ensure our leaders understand and respect the basic principles of our government?
You mean the convicted felon, who was able to evade 3 criminal trials because he used every available legal lever to delay his trials and now they’ve all magically disappeared because he won the presidency, and swore to uphold the constitution is going back on his oath? Who could have predicted this
He doesn’t know because, in the 5th year of being POTUS, he hasn’t had time to think about it because he has been too busy grifting? Or is it that he did not think about the implications of the oath of office that he took? Or is it that he doesn’t really care what the Constitution says?
This Republican congress is willing to go down with him by the end of this. If they cared about the law, they would have stepped in when DOGE became a thing. They have very clearly given up their duties. They just want to be on the side with money, power, and control.
Trump: "I don't know... according to the "Declaration of Unity and Love" the Constitution should be laid flat at all times... just like a woman–– and if you're a star they let you touch it."
Would love to see how SCOTUS justices who claim to be “originalists”, now feel about this? Clarence, Sam…that’s YOU. The Founders that ratified the Constitution would be rolling in their graves.
"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."
He literally has to admit to it in order to take the job.
Anyone who doesn't view this response by Trump as a constitutional emergency is simply asleep, or they're in on it. This is literally the governing principle he swore an oath to protect. It's the law. Wake up, everyone.
I only call him criminal t and he is never 'honored' even with capitalized letters. Like Voldemort he is a man who should not be named lest we call down his evil upon ourselves.
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That’s literally your job. It’s in the pledge you took to take on the job. And it has to be asked yet again - who voted for this wholly corrupt, incompetent idiot?
I may not be religious, but I believe sincerely in good, evil, and the representations of this in our society. I don't care about his religious beliefs. It is obvious he only believes in himself and thinks he is God! Therefore we all have a responsibilty to take him out of any public responsibility.
Not placing a hand on the Bible represents evil intent in our social mores. I'm an Anthropologist. Symbolism is crucial in a society! His all shows evil intent, actions, words and symbology. He should never have even been allowed to run - even that was unconstitutional and showed weakness in the US.
True, they won’t challenge or fact check him in real time. One man controlling the news media. One word from Trump the news outlets surrenders to his wishes.
That's one side of the coin. They also reveal/uncover the truth about Trump, for all to see, and provide an overwhelming preponderance of evidence for potential impeachment when and if the opportunity arises (2026?).
There is no context where this answer is acceptable from a President. They are elected to fucking know things about the government they are the head of. The most basic of responsibilities is being aware of your own job.
So…. he DOES NOT KNOW if he has to uphold the constitution that he SWORE on a bible to uphold….. I do not think he knows what the constitution says and for sure does not care. HIS OATH WAS ANOTHER LIE.
Trump is evil, thus making a mockery of being Pope. Trump will have a different eternity; the devil doesn't want him in hell because Trump would cause competition for evil.
“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.”
Incapable of shame, or most other human qualities. I don't expect it anymore. But all those Republicans who hold national office ... have you no decency, sirs?
He can upload these balls and catch an impeachment. When is the GOP gonna wake up? They know if he breaks the Country they won’t hold the power over Dems… Trump will have the power over everyone forever.
🤷🏽♀️Does he know the US has territories? It would blow his mind. Does he know there are fifty states? It is so much he doesn’t know about America and its history the kicker is he’s in the Oval Office. It’s true anyone can go up to be president. Wow!
No, we're not. I think the rumors that his Dad paid people to take his tests, SATs for HS and college. I think he's illiterate, probably dyslexic. He's famous for refusing to read the teleprompter, a common complaint was that he refused to read meeting materials. His limited vocabulary is "bigly". 🙄
"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."
Trump didn’t run on solutions. He ran on scapegoats. Immigrants were the enemy, fear was the product, and every crisis became a rally. MAGA wasn’t a movement—it was a metronome. Crisis. Blame. Cheer. Repeat. Here’s how the con became a movement.
Trump is attempting to unilaterally change the Constitution of the United States.
All the evidence needed to remove him from office in his own words and on film is in today’s MEET THE PRESS Kristen Welker interview with him.
There's a lot that he doesn't know but pontificates on anyway.
In this case, he's declaring he is abrogating responsibility for his acts against the Constitution as he fails to meet his primary Oath as President to defend it.
He means to continue to destroy it and the other coequal branches.
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Kristen Welker is an abysmal failure at her job just like 99% of Americas joke of a media.
He’s earned them so much from the stock market with his on-off tariffs that they’re not going to cut off the hand that feeds them
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Is he senile/ignorant/vile?
Are still required to uphold
The Constitution
Impeachment and conviction
Should quickly follow
The latest interviews are really bad.
We've got a 'Weekend at Bernies' situation.
A prop, just a means to an end for a diverse coterie of lesser-demons with competing yet equally ill-intended pet interests.
You’re a disgrace to this nation and a disgusting statement re your imbecilic policies!!!!
Read the constitution you raging asswipe!!!!
Takes an Oath to uphold the constitution of our USA
When Trump answers
“I don’t know”
to upholding the constitution doesn’t that mean “NO”
The oath has been required by the Constitution since 1789.
Any reporting on Trump that does not comment on his patterns of illegal and deceptive behavior as the lede is pointless.
will be much harder
than dealing with Covid.
31% of eligible voters
want the disease.
Can we scream the GOP into impeachment?
Do they understand that the next thing he could do is eliminate THEM?
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Trump: "I don't know... according to the "Declaration of Unity and Love" the Constitution should be laid flat at all times... just like a woman–– and if you're a star they let you touch it."
He literally has to admit to it in order to take the job.
Nobody calls him that.
…God would like a word
Does he think that’s a loophole?
I wonder
*nyah, nyah, nyah!*
This was his oath. He swore it 3 months ago.
What is our remedy? What can we do?
The defense rests. Democracy doesn’t.
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All the evidence needed to remove him from office in his own words and on film is in today’s MEET THE PRESS Kristen Welker interview with him.
In this case, he's declaring he is abrogating responsibility for his acts against the Constitution as he fails to meet his primary Oath as President to defend it.
He means to continue to destroy it and the other coequal branches.
IMPEACH-CONVICT-REMOVE the Traitor Trump.
Poor lamentable SCOTUS who foolhardily granted that proven criminal immunity!!
Before it's too late.