United States military officers swear an oath to defend the Constitution, not the President.

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Is it true that United States military officers swear an oath to defend the Constitution, not the President?

Yes. One reference source reproduces the commissioned officer oath, which pledges to support and defend the Constitution and to obey the orders of the president, rather than swearing allegiance to the President personally. The remaining retrieved items concern unrelated constitutional and military topics and settle nothing about the claim.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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United States Uniformed Services Oath of Office

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United States Uniformed Services Oath of Office. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Uniformed_Services_Oath_of_Office

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