In a recent video, I tackled an important topic regarding the oaths taken by military personnel and how they relate to authority figures like the President of the United States. Many viewers expressed confusion over the nature of these oaths, so I decided to clarify how they function. When individuals join the military, they swear an oath to the Constitution, not to any person. As enlisted members, we affirm our commitment through an oath of enlistment, while officers take a similar, yet distinct, oath due to their varying responsibilities. Importantly, the President also takes an oath upon assuming office, promising to uphold and defend the Constitution. This oath remains binding regardless of any particulars, such as whether he places his hand on the Bible during the ceremony. The essence of the presidential oath is clear: the President commits to supporting the Constitution to the best of his ability. Similarly, our enlisted oath states that we will defend the Constitution against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, which is paramount. Following that commitment, we agree to follow the orders of the President and our superiors. However, this is where the crucial distinction lies. Our primary obligation is to uphold the Constitution, and the requirement to follow presidential orders comes afterward. The founding fathers were aware of the potential for those in power to become corrupt and overreach their authority. They intentionally designed the oaths to ensure that military personnel cannot be commanded to support one individual, thus preventing any one person from gaining too much power over the government or the people. If, at any point, a President breaks their oath, their authority effectively becomes null and void. Consequently, military members are no longer bound to comply with any orders issued by that individual. Furthermore, we have a duty to disobey unlawful orders, regardless of the source. If this explanation raises more questions, feel free to leave a comment, and I'll gladly address them! Remember, all the details about these oaths can easily be found online. 💙 #Military #OathOfEnlistment #Constitution #Authority #UnitedStates #MilitaryLife #MilitaryCommunity

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