Trump has a plan for economic prosperity, Harris does not
FOX NewsSep 28
The Facts
Radio station WBEZ and the Chicago Sun-Times on Saturday reported that former Pres. Donald Trump, who is currently running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, didn’t sign Illinois’ voluntary loyalty oath during his campaign’s registration for inclusion on the primary ballot.
Signatories of the oath — which Trump signed prior to the 2016 and 2020 elections — attest that they will not "directly or indirectly teach or advocate the overthrow of the government of the United States" or the state of Illinois.
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
Refusing to sign this oath — particularly days before the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 riots at the US Capitol — is just a small part of Trump’s attack on democracy and its traditions and protocols. He still hasn’t conceded the 2020 election and there’s no telling what he's planning for 2024. Since he’s already incited an insurrection, there’s probably no limit to what he’ll do to regain and consolidate power.
Pro-Trump narrative
In the knowledge that Biden won’t be able to beat Trump, Democrats have resorted to underhand tactics to exclude him from the ballot. They are denying voters a genuine electoral choice, as well scaremongering by claiming that Trump’s legitimate decision not to take the Illinois oath means he’s going to wreck democracy. Democrats are the real threat to Americans’ freedoms.
