Topic: Oath Of Office

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol following J.D. Vance taking his own oath as Vice President. The event marks the beginning of a second term for Trump after a highly contested election cycle.

Todd Callender claims his research team discovered that many high-level federal officials, including Special Counsel Jack Smith and Secretary Mayorkas, lack valid written oaths of office. He argues that without these oaths, their legal authority is void and their actions constitute "impersonating a federal official." Callender urges local sheriffs to arrest these individuals for treason and sedition, asserting that the entire federal government is currently a "facade."

Attorney Todd Callender and researcher Lisa McGee discuss their investigation into the missing or defective oaths of office for federal officials. Through over 75 FOIA requests, they claim to have found that high-ranking officials, including Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, do not have valid, notarized oaths on file. This lack of documentation allegedly renders their official actions "void ab initio" under federal law.

Guest host Kate Dalley interviews Loy Brunson regarding his landmark case, Brunson v. Adams, which has been docketed by the Supreme Court for conference on January 6th. The lawsuit names 388 defendants, including members of Congress and the Biden administration, for violating their oath of office by refusing to investigate evidence of 2020 election fraud. The case was filed under Rule 11, bypassing lower courts due to its status as a national security emergency.

Chrisanne Hall discusses her documentary "Noncompliant" and the vital role of the county sheriff as the last line of defense against unconstitutional mandates. She explains that a sheriff's oath to the Constitution supersedes orders from governors or federal agencies. Hall describes her training programs that empower sheriffs to protect the rights of their constituents from federal overreach.

The original 2009 mission of Oath Keepers is described as a "teaching organization" meant to remind police and soldiers of their oath to the Constitution. Shirley explains the group started on the Free Republic forums to ensure law enforcement would not follow unconstitutional orders. He laments that the organization he helped found was transformed into something unrecognizable by the time of the January 6th events.

A caller advocates for "common law sovereignty," claiming to have successfully removed herself from government systems like vehicle registration and school taxes. A retired law enforcement officer joins the conversation to remind active police that violating their oath of office is a criminal offense. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is criticized for her vaccine mandates, which the host describes as "color of law" tyranny lacking actual legal authority.

The primary defense against federal overreach is peaceful non-compliance and the assertion of state and county sovereignty. Chrisanne Hall emphasizes the role of the local sheriff as the ultimate protector of civil rights within their jurisdiction. The discussion encourages citizens and local officials to honor their oaths of office by refusing to enforce unconstitutional federal decrees, citing the Declaration of Independence as the source of the people's power.