Former President Donald Trump caused controversy during a recent interview by stating he does not know if he is required to uphold the U.S. Constitution, the foundational law of the country.
When pressed on the issue, Trump repeatedly said, 'I don't know,' and deflected by referencing a Supreme Court case his administration has resisted. His remarks have drawn sharp criticism in Washington and reignited debates about presidential responsibilities and respect for constitutional norms. The comments come amid ongoing discussions about Trump's potential third term and his approach to legal and constitutional boundaries.
The incident has raised concerns about the commitment of political leaders to uphold the rule of law.
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Trump questions need to uphold US constitution in 3rd term saga
as the U.S. Constitution states, Trump replied: "I'm not a lawyer. I don't know." Pressed on whether he believes he needs to uphold the supreme law of the land, Trump repeated, "I don't know." The remarks quickly made waves in Washington, including among ...
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Trump says he doesn’t ‘know’ if he must uphold the Constitution
“I don't know,” Trump said, pivoting to a claim he’s made several times in the past few weeks: that his staff believe the Supreme Court took a different view when it voted 9-0 to order the White House to “facilitate” the return of a wrongfully deported man, an order which his administration has been flouting for weeks.
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