The presidential oath matters Trump has taken this oath formally twice, during his 2017 and 2025 inaugurations, as required in Article II.  Indeed, the framers of the ...

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 ...

On May 4, President Donald Trump was asked on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” whether he needs to uphold the Constitution. He answered, “I don’t know.” Some of his supporters may argue that his response ...

the president “shall take” the oath of office, including a promise to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Four months ago, Donald Trump raised his right ...

In a precursor to the modern era, some presidents were referred to as “old” simply because they were long in the tooth, at ...

Calvin Coolidge took the oath of office as president of the United States at 2:47 this morning. Just a few hours after word of the death of Warren G. Harding had roused him from his bed ...

On Feb. 11, Trump administration officials barred The Associated Press’ journalists from White House events, notifying the ...

That shook me to the foundations of my life. President Trump could not affirm he would honor his oath of office. I am done, regardless that I am a conservative, I cannot support this president in ...

As outlined in the Constitution, Vice President John Tyler swiftly took the oath of office and assumed full presidential powers. Tyler’s decisive action in his first 100 days set a vital model ...