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In reply to the discussion: What is the plan if Agolf Twitler loses in November and says he won't leave? [View all]mahatmakanejeeves
(70,022 posts)36. The oath depends on whether you are an officer or enlisted.
https://www.army.mil/values/oath.html
I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).
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What is the plan if Agolf Twitler loses in November and says he won't leave? [View all]
SoonerPride
Apr 2020
OP
Keep in mind that our military takes an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, not the POTUS
Siwsan
Apr 2020
#1
I would hope it doesn't require that. But indeed someone may need to escort him out.
SoonerPride
Apr 2020
#7
The big question is who will fumigate the White House when they leave.
redstatebluegirl
Apr 2020
#12
I guess it all depends on whether or not the majority will hold true to their oath.
Siwsan
Apr 2020
#18
No man is above the law. When that POTUS is the domestic enemy, all bets are off.
Siwsan
Apr 2020
#44
I think it would be a combination of the Secret Service and the US Marshal's Service,
dware
Apr 2020
#11
He loses power at 12:00 on January 20. If Biden is not sworn in, Speaker of the House becomes Pres.
LonePirate
Apr 2020
#5
I had not thought about that. you are entirely right. Any justice can administer the oath.
SoonerPride
Apr 2020
#22
"What if he says the election is invalid?" - You really have to stop letting Trump troll you, it's..
PoliticAverse
Apr 2020
#32
"I have no worry about him being escorted out of the White House," Biden said
Hortensis
Apr 2020
#51
You are correct. His term expires on January 20. Unless he is reeelcted he will no longer be
totodeinhere
Apr 2020
#64