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The other issue is that the constitution does not put the exact words "support the constitution" in the presidential oath of office, and Trump took no other oath. He's argued the absence of those words is conspicuous, as all others - including the VP - are obligated to say them.
I think SCOTUS is hoping he chokes on a pork chop before March and doesn't have to make a ruling.
Yes they did and yes he said it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SJmrlMFHgPA
He swore to "preserve, protect, and defend the constitution." Article II Section 1 Clause 8 specifies the exact oath the President Elect must take, and that oath does not include the word "support".
It's a bullshit argument which is defeated by Article VI Clause 3, so long as the President is considered an "executive officer". But, his lawyers are using the different wording in Article II and Article VI to support their contention that the presidency is not an executive office.
Going after the word "support" is semantic at best and any lawyer would be able to blow up that argument in a heartbeat.
In a fair court, yes. In a court packed with Trump appointees, I dunno.