From someone who took an oath—and never stopped living by it.
By Jimmy Skovgard
⚖️ SECTION 1: Who Really Holds the Power?
The framers of our Constitution drew a clear map:
Article I gave Congress the sole authority to write our laws.
Article II charged the President with enforcing them.
But ask yourself: when did enforcement become a green light to govern by decree? By Day 49 of Trump’s second term, the Senate had confirmed all 15 of his Cabinet secretaries—six with zero Democratic support—despite serious bipartisan concerns. Does that feel like genuine oversight… or just a rubber stamp? The Washington Post
Pause: Is accountability now just a formality?
🏛️ SECTION 2: Team of Rivals… or Circle of Yes-Men?
Abraham Lincoln welcomed dissenters to sharpen decisions. Today, disagreement often equals disloyalty. On February 20, 2025, the Republican-led Senate approved Kash Patel as FBI Director in a straight 51–49 party-line vote—despite Justice Department warnings that installing a close Trump ally risked politicizing investigations. Reuters
Think: What does it say about leadership when loyalty tests replace honest debate?
💰 SECTION 3: Tariffs—Who Pays the Real Price?
Trump boasts of “billions” in tariff revenue—but who really picks up the tab? On April 5, 2025, the Senate green-lit a budget resolution to make his 2017 tax cuts permanent—bypassing the filibuster—but non-partisan analysts warn it adds roughly $5.7 trillion to the national debt over a decade. Reuters
Challenge: Can you spot one policy that shifts costs onto ordinary Americans while shielding those in power?
🌐 SECTION 4: Lessons from 1938—Ignored at Our Peril
Chamberlain’s “peace in our time” paved the road to war. Today’s echo? On April 23, 2025, Reuters reported President Zelenskiy insisted Ukraine “will never cede Crimea,” even as Trump’s team publicly weighed recognizing Russian sovereignty over annexed land. Reuters
Question: If surrendering ground bought only betrayal then, why trust a similar bargain now?
🛡️ SECTION 5: Due Process—Non-Negotiable
The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee every person the right to be heard. Yet on April 7, 2025, the Supreme Court permitted the administration to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members under an 18th-century law—without meaningful judicial review. Reuters
Reflect: When does the quest for “security” become an excuse to abandon our core liberties?
✍️ SECTION 6: My Unbroken Oath
“I, Jimmy Skovgard, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution…without any mental reservation… and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office upon which I am about to enter.”
That oath isn’t a souvenir—it’s a living promise to you and every Wyomingite.
🧭 FINAL THOUGHT: A Choice Beyond 2025
We stand at a crossroads: Will we be a nation of laws… or a nation of men? Will we demand balanced power… or accept unchecked rule?
Your move:
Question every claim of “national security” that sidelines our rights.
Demand full transparency on policies that hit your wallet.
Hold all leaders—no matter how powerful—to the same constitutional test
Today, I’m proud to announce my candidacy for U.S. Senate, representing Wyoming.
Together, let’s restore integrity to public service—and ensure our Constitution remains the bedrock of our future.
Will you join me in holding the line?
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