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A President Falsely Charging ‘Treason’ Is What the Founders Feared

Trump’s accusations violate his oath of office.
Source: Carlos Barria / Reuters

Donald Trump swore to protect and defend the U.S. Constitution.

The Constitution declares, “Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.”

On Wednesday, President Trump , “I think what the Democrats are doing with the Border is TREASONOUS. Their Open Border mindset is putting our Country at to protect and defend Article III, which defines treason as “only” those offenses.

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