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* during the Trump administration (2019-2021), opponents accused him of violating this clause because one of his hotels was located on federal property and thereby he received compensation, if indirectly, through it from the government; these accusations were not taken seriously by the Courts}}'''. | * during the Trump administration (2019-2021), opponents accused him of violating this clause because one of his hotels was located on federal property and thereby he received compensation, if indirectly, through it from the government; these accusations were not taken seriously by the Courts}}'''. | ||
Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: 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. | Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following '''{{#tip-text:Oath or Affirmation: 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|Oath of office | ||
* = requirement that the president swear to uphold and defend the Constitution | |||
* a similar oath is required of members of Congress and of state legislatures, as well as all judicial and executive branch officials (in Article VI) | |||
* note that the oath is only about the Constitution and not about such things as "defending the American people", which could be inferred from the oath; however, on its face, the oath is to uphold the Constitution}}'''. | |||
=== Section 2. (Powers and roles of the President) === | === Section 2. (Powers and roles of the President) === | ||