Trump's 1st Day

On the first day of his 2nd term, Donald J. Trump showed that he cares little for the rule of law, and nothing for the U.S. Constitution. 

He pardoned over 1500 convicted criminals who invaded and desecrated the Capitol on January 6 while chanting "Hang Pence." Five of those pardoned physically assaulted officers and one helped plan the attack. Trump referred to them as hostages.  They were not hostages. They were tried and convicted under the rule of law.

 

He issued an executive order to end birth-right citizenship -- a right given in the 14 Amendment to the Constitution. His action is an illegal order, yet will require the courts to strike it down, wasting time and resources better used elsewhere.

 

Trump and his enablers are showing that they do not support the police, nor do they intend to protect them, regardless of their claims otherwise. They also are again showing complete contempt for the Constitution, treating it as something to circumvent rather than uphold and protect as their oaths of office demand.

 

When Trump took the oath of office, he lied. He has no intention to uphold the law or protect the Constitution. Only 1460 days to go.

John L. Ferri

jlferri@epix.net