An old post by Donald Trump suggesting that baseless claims of voter fraud could justify suspending the U.S. Constitution has ignited a fresh wave of outrage.
In December 2022, Trump used his social media platform Truth Social to push the “Big Lie,” arguing that it warranted the “termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution.”
“Our great ‘Founders’ did not want, and would not condone, False & Fraudulent Elections!” Trump declared in the post.
The resurfaced post stirred up significant reactions on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night. Political experts and social media influencers quickly highlighted it.
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David Corn, Washington D.C. bureau chief for Mother Jones and MSNBC analyst, tweeted a screenshot of the post, questioning, “Yet again, Donald Trump calls for suspending the US Constitution so he can be restored to power. Will this be front-page news?”
Democratic strategist Keith Boykin retweeted Corn’s post with added commentary: “Trump calls for the termination of the US Constitution. Yes, the same Constitution the president must take an oath to ‘preserve, protect and defend.’ A presidential candidate threatening to terminate the Constitution is dangerous and disqualifying and should not be normalized.”
In reaction, the Republicans Against Trump account noted that while the post is not new, it remains relevant, urging that it should be covered in the media and addressed in upcoming debates.
Check more reactions below:
Yet again, Donald Trump calls for suspending the US Constitution so he can be restored to power. Will this be front-page news? pic.twitter.com/UAz3mVjdve
— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) September 3, 2024
It's from 2022, but yes, the media should talk about it. He should be asked about it at the debate.
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) September 3, 2024
A good reminder of Trump's plans in his own words…
— Matt Bartruff (@MattBartruff) September 3, 2024
His, and I repeat, his own Supreme Court said no fraud. Threw out his appeal. Simply un-American.
— BFISH (@Texfish13) September 3, 2024
Why is this guy not in jail? Why is he able to run for president again for a third time?
— miscellany101 (@miscellany101) September 3, 2024
We'll have a new election on November 5th. Then we will bid DJT goodbye!
— Patton general (@CustPatton) September 3, 2024
Will America be ready this Novemeber when Trump again goes too far?
This Trump post is from 12/2022 more than two years after Trump's legal team told him the election was fair and not illegal.
— Family Addiction Coach 💙 Patrick Doyle MSW (@PatrickDoyle_35) September 3, 2024
Once again, Trump is spouting off with his outrageous comments. Honestly, if he wins the election, I can totally see him trying to alter the rules of the constitution and turning into some kind of autocratic leader. I don’t think he’ll back down easily unless he gets defeated by…
— Joe Kushlick (@jkushlick) September 3, 2024
