When a President Undermines the Constitution—And Mocks the Sacred

When a President Undermines the Constitution—And Mocks the Sacred

The President undermines the constitution and people barley blink. There are moments when silence feels like complicity. This is one of those moments.

This past week, two things happened that demand our attention—and our voices.

First, the President of the United States questioned aloud whether he should uphold the Constitution. Let that sink in. The leader of our nation—who swore an oath to defend the very document that defines our democracy—casually suggested it might not apply to him. That should be a searing red line for every American.

Second, he released a photo of himself dressed as the Pope. Yes, really. In the same week that Catholics around the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis and preparing for the election of a new pontiff, the President of the United States chose to mock sacred tradition for political theater.

As someone who is ordained, who provides spiritual counsel, and who honors sacred transitions, I was stunned. Not just by the insensitivity, but by the message it sends: that nothing is off-limits, not even the sacred.

President Undermines the Constitution

Representative Jasmine Crockett captured the mood perfectly:

“Instead of the President cosplaying as the next pope, he may want to cosplay as an actual President of these United States. That means he may have to do a little bit of research and understand that he swore an oath to defend and protect the Constitution.”

She said what many of us are thinking. Because when a leader mocks the sacred and shrugs off the Constitution in the same breath, it’s not just offensive—it’s dangerous.

If we let him ignore any part of the Constitution, we give him permission to ignore all of it. That includes your rights, my freedoms, and the moral compass that should guide public office.

I don’t write these words lightly. This blog is usually a space for spiritual insight, healing, and hope. But part of spiritual leadership is knowing when to speak—clearly and without apology. This is such a time.

So yes, I’ve written to my Senators and my Representative. I hope you will too.

This isn’t about party. It’s about principle. It’s about respect—for the Constitution, for faith traditions, and for the people leaders are meant to serve.