A longtime supporter of Donald Trump, US Senator Inhofe (R-OK) refuses to support his break with America’s democratic system. He understands that his president is going for a daylight coup. There is a significant group of senators and representatives who still actively support POTUS. But Inhofe remains true to the American Constitution.
Inhofe released a statement that clearly explains how his fellow Republicans should be acting and why. He wrote about his oath to “bear true faith and allegiance to the same:”
‘On Sunday, I was sworn in for my fifth full term in the United States Senate. While being sworn, I took an oath to ‘support and defend’ the Constitution and to “bear true faith and allegiance to the same.” It is an oath I take very seriously, and in my 34 years in federal office, I have not and will not violate my oath.’
Dillon Richards is a multimedia journalist in Oklahoma City, OK for KOCO 5 News, and he tweeted about the senator’s post:
‘INBOX: Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) says he will NOT vote to challenge Electoral College certification during tomorrow’s Joint Session, defying President Donald Trump and breaking with Sen. James Lankford (R-OK).’
Then, the senator added he frequently refers to his pocket Constitution. And “the Constitution is clear about…Congress’ top priorities:”
‘When talking about my work in the Senate, I often reference the Constitution – it’s the guide for my legislative priorities: defending America and infrastructure. Just as the Constitution is clear about what should be Congress’ top priorities, it is also clear that the power to govern our Presidential elections, including certification and recounts, is explicitly delegated to the states in Article II, Section I. Furthermore, any questions about the electoral process or validity of results may only be constitutionally adjudicated in the courts.’
After that, Inhofe said that “My job on Wednesday is clear:”
‘My job on Wednesday is clear, and there are only two things I am permitted to do under the Constitution: ensure the electors are properly certified and count the electoral votes, even when I disagree with the outcome.’
Next, the senator makes a quite surprising statement. He indicated that doing what Trump wanted would be “a violation of my oath of office:”
‘To challenge a state’s certification, given how specific the Constitution is, would be a violation of my oath of office—that is not something I am willing to do and is not something Oklahomans would want me to do.’
He wrapped up by saying that he understands his fellow senators’ disappointment over Trump’s loss. He feels it, too. But, Americans have lost “confidence that our elections are held freely and fairly:”
‘I hear the frustration and anger from so many of my constituents – and believe me when I say that no one was more disappointed in the outcome of the presidential election on November 3 than me. I wanted President Trump to win. I supported him every step of the way – highlighting regularly all he has accomplished in the past four years and authoring the Trump Top 10 card. I understand so many have uncertainty and are questioning of the integrity of our elections. We have a lot of work to do to restore all Americans’ confidence that our elections are held freely and fairly, with every legal vote counted—and are starting that work now.’
Twitter world went off the charts when they saw a Republican walk away from Donald Trump. Check out what they had to say below:
Jim Inhofe LOVES the taste of Trump’s shoe soles. So… I’m shocked. pic.twitter.com/znefOXMvHy
— Arghhh (@fakeBradSteele) January 5, 2021
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