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Trump took another step towards becoming an authoritarian who wears a military uniform and awards himself medals by incorrectly claiming that since he is president, he is no longer a civilian.

Trump tweeted:

For years, even as a "civilian," I listened as Republicans pushed the Repeal and Replace of ObamaCare. Now they finally have their chance! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 9, 2017

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The President Of The United States is not a military officer. Under the Constitution, the President’s commander in chief duty is considered part of his presidential duties. Commander in chief is not a separate position. The President holds no military rank and is not compensated through funds appropriated to the armed forces. Trump wasn’t drafted or enlisted. He ran for a political office and won.

Donald Trump is clearly not well and appears to be suffering from the delusion that he is something other than a civilian who is serving in public office. Trump is a civilian, and the President’s latest meltdown is another sign that he views himself as being above the law when according to the Constitution, he is not.