Trump took another step towards becoming an authoritarian who wears a military uniform and awards himself medals by incorrectly claiming that since he is president, he is no longer a civilian.
Trump tweeted:
For years, even as a "civilian," I listened as Republicans pushed the Repeal and Replace of ObamaCare. Now they finally have their chance!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 9, 2017
The President Of The United States is not a military officer. Under the Constitution, the President’s commander in chief duty is considered part of his presidential duties. Commander in chief is not a separate position. The President holds no military rank and is not compensated through funds appropriated to the armed forces. Trump wasn’t drafted or enlisted. He ran for a political office and won.
Donald Trump is clearly not well and appears to be suffering from the delusion that he is something other than a civilian who is serving in public office. Trump is a civilian, and the President’s latest meltdown is another sign that he views himself as being above the law when according to the Constitution, he is not.
Awards and Professional Memberships
Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association
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