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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight
The oath of office is pure formality. According to the constitution, he was President the moment it hit 12PM eastern, oath or no oath.
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Technically yes, but according to some constitutional law eggheads I work with the power to sign legislation (ie closing Guantanamo bay)
is dependent on a successful completion of the oath. So there is a suggestion that the oath be readministered in private ASAP to forestall any future challenges.