Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban sparked a wave of online reactions over the weekend when he questioned how quickly impeachment proceedings would begin if a Democratic president expressed uncertainty about upholding the U.S. Constitution, as President Donald Trump recently did.
“Could you imagine the response if a democratic president said they didn’t know if they had to uphold the Constitution?” Cuban wrote on his BlueSky account on May 11.
“How fast would the articles of impeachment be drawn? 20 minutes at the most.”
Cuban’s comment comes in response to Trump’s recent remarks during an NBC interview, where the president said, “I don’t know,” when asked if he was required to uphold the Constitution as part of his job.
Trump, who took the oath of office on Jan. 20, pledged at the time to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”
Experts Call It ‘Unprecedented’
Legal experts and political analysts were quick to react to Trump’s comments, calling them unprecedented and troubling.
Michael Gerhardt, a constitutional law expert at the University of North Carolina, told ABC News that the Fifth Amendment clearly guarantees due process rights to all “persons,” not just U.S. citizens, a point that Trump appeared to dismiss.
“President Trump’s failure to acknowledge that he swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution is unprecedented in American history,” Gerhardt said.
Online Reactions Pour In
Social media users also weighed in, with some echoing Cuban’s call for accountability.
One commenter wrote, “So freaking fast it would make all of our heads spin!” while another added, “We need the Democrats to grow a pair and start taking legal action against the criminal regime.”
Others took the opportunity to criticize what they see as a double standard in U.S. politics. “We live in a world of two sets of standards,” wrote another user.
“Democrats must be perfect… Republicans can break the law, cheat, lie, steal, and be autocrats.”
What Happens Next?
Meanwhile, Trump’s own comments on the matter have continued to draw sharp criticism.
During the NBC interview, he repeatedly said, “I don’t know,” when asked if noncitizens have due process rights and if he must uphold the Constitution.
His remarks came as he defended his administration’s aggressive deportation plans, which have faced significant legal challenges.
Despite the backlash, Trump insisted his administration would “obviously follow” Supreme Court rulings, though critics argue his rhetoric reflects a broader disregard for constitutional norms.
Democratic leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, were quick to denounce Trump’s comments, with Schumer calling them “as un-American as it gets.”
Republican Sen. Rand Paul also weighed in, reminding Trump that “following the Constitution is not a suggestion.”
As the 2026 midterms approach, the debate over Trump’s approach to constitutional duties is likely to intensify, with both parties watching closely to see how voters respond to the ongoing political and legal battles.
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