Ben Sasse Challenges Trump: Are Your 'Recanting' Oath to Uphold the First Amendment?

[DonViejo]

Source: Mediate



by Ken Meyer | 7:33 am, October 12th, 2017

In light of Donald Trump‘s most recent slams against the press, Nebraska Republican Senator Ben Sasse wants to know if the president is going back on his vow to uphold the First Amendment.

Link to tweet

Sasse was referencing the Oath of Office, which involves the president’s promise to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

The senator’s remarks came after Trump jabbed at NBC over their Wednesday report on how the president supposedly wants to drastically increase the American nuclear stockpile. The most prominent part of Trump’s slams was the moment he recommended that the government challenge NBC’s broadcasting license, along with other news sources who scrutinize him with their reporting.

Trump topped off his anti-media comments during a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying its “disgusting the press is able to write whatever it wants to write.”

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[dalton99a]

1. "I find the Constitution frankly disgusting, and people should look into it"

[Not Ruth]

2. Then the same for the oath, the pledge and the anthem

[keithbvadu2]

3. Trump started his Presidency by lying before God with his hand on the Bible. "I do solemnly swear (

Trump started his Presidency by lying before God with his hand on the Bible.

"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."

Emoluments

[7962]

4. Probably the first time he's ever touched a bible!! nt

[classykaren]

11. I am sure of that. Remember two Corinthians?

[7962]

12. Oh I forgot about that one!! Ugh.........

[bluecollar2]

10. doesn't count

He had his fingers crossed...

I.O.K.I.Y.A.R.

[IronLionZion]

13. I would not have been surprised if he burst into flames at that moment

or got struck with lightning

[BumRushDaShow]

5. "Nebraska Republican Senator"

The entirety of the GOP elected officials need to be out there and challenging Drumpf's ass. They need to realize that he doesn't give a shit about them or anything held sacred for this country. He only cares about himself.

[7962]

6. Drip, drip, drip......more & more "R"s finally speaking out. nt

[calimary]

7. Well well well. Starting to find some spine, are they?

Well well well.

[DK504]

8. I think they are only looking forward to 2018.

[Paladin]

9. Sasse's presidential campaign has been underway for some time, now. (nt)

[Blue_Tires]

14. I really wish someone would call out these woke GOP senators

Who criticise Donnie in the media and on twitter, but STILL rubber-stamp his bullshit in congress with little to no resistance