他也公开违背了总统誓言：“我必忠实执行合众国总统职务，竭尽全力，恪守、维护和捍卫合众国宪法。” 英文见内：

“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 Constitution of the United States.”