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5 Reasons Donald Trump Is My President And Probably Yours Too

Not Sure? Check yourself against these 5 statements to determine if Donald Trump is your president.

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5 Reasons Donald Trump Is My President And Probably Yours Too
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Here it is: the proof you’ve been waiting for! Donald Trump is my president and probably yours too. Take the quiz to find out!

True or False…

1. Donald Trump identifies as my president.

What a time to be alive! Never in history have Americans had so much freedom as to choose what we are. We can identify as a different gender, age and even race. As you are well aware, Donald Trump has openly claimed to be the president of the United States. Furthermore, government officials seem to be going along with it. On January 20th, Donald Trump was sworn into office for the next four years. Not to break the activist spirit, but he took an oath so it’s kinda too late.

2. President Obama has already moved out.

It would really be a pain to move all his stuff back into the white house and he seems to be enjoying his vacation too much for that. Looks like were stuck. Think of what Obama has had to deal with for the last eight years. Give the guy a break!

3. Donald Trump won the election, but not the popular vote.

If you didn’t vote for Donald Trump, it is unfortunate for you that the founding fathers established the electoral college in the constitution. Did you know that America is not really a democracy? It is actually a democratic republic (that’s why the Pledge of Allegiance uses the word “Republic”), meaning that popular vote of eligible citizens is not the only factor in the presidential election. It is up to your state electors as to whom the electoral votes are awarded. Different states have different laws and methods outlining the voting requirements electors must follow, but generally they cast their ballot for their states popular vote. You can find this information here.

4. There are currently only 5 legal ways a President’s term can be terminated, none of which have occurred in the last 2 months.

His term has an expiration date.

Article II Section I Clause I of the United States Constitution states that a presidential term lasts for four years. After that, the president will have to run for office again. If he wins, The XXII Amendment limits him to two terms. The most possible years a president can serve is 10. If a person serves or acts a president in a time in which a different person was elected (such as a vice president taking over after assignation) he/she can be re-elected for two terms as long as the unelected service did not exceed two years. However, this is not the case with Donald Trump so most likely America will have a different president in 8 years tops.

He could die.

God forbid, Donald Trump could pass away or be assassinated and that would also end his term. Vice President Mike Pence would then take over office.

He could resign.

That one is much more self-explanatory than it is likely. Donald Trump isn’t one to give in.

He could be impeached and convicted of a crime.

Sorry, regular citizens cannot initiate impeachment and as I previously mentioned, government officials seem to be going along with it. Unless he decides to commit a crime in the next four-eight years, that one’s out.

His cabinet and vice president could deem him incapable.

Generally, this is used for medical reasons, in which case Pence would take over.

5. I am a U.S. citizen.

I don’t know about you but I am a citizen of the United States in which Trump is President.

If you are not a citizen of the United States, Donald Trump is not your president. Don’t worry about it.

Congratulations! If you answered true for all five statements, Donald Trump is your President!

All jokes aside, love him or hate him, it’s time to stand together. No one will benefit from the increased division among parties, races, or genders. Coming from someone who converted by necessity after the primary election, you can find things about Trump that you agree with if you really give him a chance. He has been sworn in. His presidential status will not change for at least four years, so accept it. Would you rather be miserable and hopeless, or try to see the good? Are you really convinced there is absolutely nothing competent about the man, or are you afraid you might change your mind if you open it? Everyone has redeemable qualities, so give him the benefit of the doubt because there is no good reason not to. In four years, if you still passionately hate him, vote him out. Until then, meet him half way. If we survived the last eight years, you will survive the next four. Let’s make the best of it.

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