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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]mitch96
(15,805 posts)54. DOMESTIC +1
What comes first in the oath.. Constitution or president.........
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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