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We the People Impeach Thee
President Trump’s current actions violate his oath of office. He failed to “faithfully execute the office of the President of the United States” when he pardoned hundreds of known insurrectionists without properly vetting them for their reformation. This places our nation and our citizens at risk for another violent coup. It sends the message that it’s okay to assault and kill police officers; it’s okay to desecrate our beloved Capital, our Constitution, and our sacred institutions; moreover, it sends the message that an armed mob can ignore and obstruct the will of the people during our elections.
In addition to the above, he failed to “preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States” when he issued an executive order to end birthright citizenship,” which is protected by the 14th Amendment. As A.J. Willingham of CNN points out, “It clearly states that American citizenship is a birthright for all people who are born on American soil – something that President Donald Trump has announced he wants to end.”
Therefore, as a member of the Southern Oregon Community, in coalition with other American Communities, I call upon all patriotic citizens to send letters, postcards, and make phone calls, which we will post on all forms of mass media to say to President Trump: You have failed to conform your oath of office and “We the People” impeach you! You must resign or we will throw you out of office.”
Gary Eby
Cave Junction