Trump Mocks Presidential Oath

Pardons “Sheriff Joe”

Steve Jones
Aug 26, 2017 · 4 min read
Donald Trump Walks Outside to Take His Presidential Oath, January 20, 2017. (White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump took this oath:

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

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