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28. Given that this is a cult, it sounds like a religious test

Sat May 31, 2025, 01:55 PM

May 31

Article VI Supreme Law

Clause 3 Oaths of Office
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.

https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/article-6/clause-3/

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Trump administration to prioritize 'patriotic Americans' for federal jobs [View all] BumRushDaShow May 31 OP

Only white male Trump ass kissers need apply. Irish_Dem May 31 #1

England, Iraq how'd that turn out? underpants May 31 #29

Yes it will give us a very corrupt and incompetent federal workforce. Irish_Dem May 31 #35

I hope there's a lawsuit over this. It's totally lawless! SunSeeker May 31 #2

Truman made federal employees sign a loyalty oath Deminpenn May 31 #4

Was it a loyalty oath to him (his "policies") like what Trump is doing? SunSeeker May 31 #5

Truman's Loyalty Program has its origins in World War II, particularly in the Hatch Act (1939), which forbade anyone who Wiz Imp May 31 #16

I read what I signed, approx 1980 -- 2000, and iirc I swore to uphold the US Constitution and Calif State Constitution Hekate May 31 #31

Thanks. Don't know why I thought Vought was at OPM Deminpenn May 31 #24

Every time you think the fascism can't get any more fucking blatant, it does. Karasu May 31 #3

Project 2025 and Schedule F kkmarie May 31 #6

It's their Devotees, Extremists and Ideologues hiring program. tanyev May 31 #7

Given that this is a cult, it sounds like a religious test underpants May 31 #28

Dictator-talk for "personally loyal to me, the Great Leader, not country or Constitution." Timeflyer May 31 #8

It gives me hope that he keeps losing in court. The sad part is that Congress has rolled over and is playing dead tulipsandroses May 31 #9

An oath of loyalty to the fuhrer? Mysterian May 31 #10

You have to hildegaard28 May 31 #11

You don't need a masters to get a federal government job Deminpenn May 31 #25

First NAZI Kid Berwyn May 31 #12

This brings to mind a "patriotic" sign I see in some local stores here JohnnyRingo May 31 #13

As it has always been, white supremacy and misogyny are both identity politics. Solly Mack May 31 #14

Helpful translation: Paladin May 31 #15

MAGA version of DEI: give jobs to incompetent slobs who voted for Trump. Martin68 May 31 #17

Here comes the moniss May 31 #18

Unfit is trumps middle name. Turbineguy May 31 #19

Actually his name is Donald J Triump. The "J" stands for Jackass. patphil May 31 #38

That's the same policy RUMP used to fill his cabinet William Seger May 31 #20

He means ass-kissers sakabatou May 31 #21

Tell me you're hiring J6'ers without telling me you're hiring J6'ers... live love laugh May 31 #22

I fought and bled for this country Gymbo May 31 #23

"will require short essay responses to questions about their commitment to the Constitution, how they plan to improve go Demovictory9 May 31 #26

....and, oh yeah, their work ethic. Anything about qualifications or ability? underpants May 31 #27

Does that translate to bring a thick white envelope to your interview? Brainfodder May 31 #30

Civil Service exam Norrrm May 31 #32

knew this was coming. hem AllaN01Bear May 31 #33

In other words Trump loyalist and lackeys. cstanleytech May 31 #34

anti-govt militia members go to the top of the list to work for the federal govt PedroXimenez May 31 #36

And no one can buy or sell slightlv May 31 #37