“I Don’t Know If I Have to Uphold the Constitution”—Trump’s Open War on Due Process

“I Don’t Know”: The Three Most Dangerous Words in American Politics Let’s not play dumb. When Donald Trump was asked whether he must uphold the Constitution during his mass immigration crackdown, he didn’t affirm it. He didn’t say yes. He said: “I don’t know.” That’s not an offhand comment. That’s a declaration of authoritarian intent. Because when a President claims uncertainty about whether he’s required to honor due process, what he’s really saying is: “I’m not bound by law. I am the law.” Let’s be clear—due process is not optional. It’s not a suggestion. It’s not a technicality. It is the very core of American liberty. It’s the promise that no one—no matter their race, status, or immigration paperwork—can be…