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Today, President Donald Trump publicly violated his constitutional oath by declaring on Truth Social: "We cannot give everyone a trial, because to do so would take, without exaggeration, 200 years." This statement explicitly rejects the constitutional right to due process, guaranteed to every individual within U.S. jurisdiction by both the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.

By openly dismissing a foundational constitutional protection, President Trump has directly betrayed his oath of office, outlined clearly in Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution: to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." The President’s role explicitly requires upholding constitutional principles, not disregarding or circumventing them for expediency or political convenience.

This violation is not merely a policy disagreement or partisan conflict; it is an intentional breach of the fundamental constitutional obligations entrusted to the Presidency. Trump's statement represents an unprecedented threat to the rule of law and undermines the very structure of American democracy. Allowing a President to openly reject constitutional rights sets a dangerous precedent that weakens the foundation of American constitutional governance.

Given the gravity and clarity of this breach, the Constitution itself provides a remedy: removal from office through impeachment. President Trump's explicit rejection of due process rights demonstrates unequivocally that he is unwilling or unable to uphold the Constitution. For the preservation of constitutional integrity, the rule of law, and the fundamental principles upon which the United States is built, President Trump must be removed from office.


Originally Posted By u/Parking_Truck1403 At 2025-04-21 09:01:26 PM | Source


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[–] Snowclone@lemmy.world 44 points 1 week ago (1 children)

''Came here illegally'' ''criminals'' ah the lies on top of lies on top of lies. They're targeting tourists, students with legal valid visas, and many legal immigrants who are simply having their status revoked by ICE or the president himself with no justification given. Other than blatant racism.

[–] Makeitstop@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago

having their status revoked by ICE or the president himself with no justification given. Other than blatant racism.

That's not true. They also do it to punish free speech and to intimidate others into remaining silent.

[–] conditional_soup@lemm.ee 34 points 1 week ago (1 children)

We can't give everyone a trial, huh? Alright, well, you first, Donald. I declare you guilty of treason; will it be the wall, or the platform?

[–] Drusas@fedia.io 4 points 1 week ago

The wall might be more satisfying, but the platform would serve as a better message. Assuming you don't clean up quickly.

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 15 points 1 week ago
[–] bonsai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 1 week ago

Trump publicly violated his constitutional oath

So an average day that ends in 'y'?

[–] HungryJerboa@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 week ago

Maybe the Americans can finally dispense with the facade of legitimacy they have granted this fascist for far too long and remove him from the Oval Office.

Or they can remain the laughingstock of the world as the media continues to sanewash his legitimate brainrot.

[–] zmrl@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 week ago

The funny part about Trump mentioning the great Alito, is that while Alito dissented, at the very end of his 5 page write up, he re-affirms that the executive must comply with the supreme court decision.

I'm betting there's going to be a president-shaped omission in the list of criminals that he's removing though.

[–] loaf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

I wish that man would go ahead and croak already. He makes me ashamed to be human.

[–] Lyra_Lycan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 week ago

My favourite part is that he didn't lie to get into office. It was very clear he wanted to fuck up the non-cishet-white American populus and damage the "homegrowns" in the act, and that's what the people wanted.

[–] Randomgal@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 week ago

I mean he's right. He is doing what he was elected to do.