During his dictatorial speech yesterday trying to impose a vaccine mandate on about 100 million Americans, President Biden completely threw the Constitution under the bus. Biden attacked unvaccinated Americans and threatened governors who did not comply with his edicts.

NOW – "Our patience is wearing thin," warns Biden the unvaccinated.pic.twitter.com/ODIylWPfOG

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) September 9, 2021

“If these governors won’t help us beat the pandemic, I’ll use my power as president to get them out of the way” pic.twitter.com/c77VpQEcpC

— Jewish Deplorable (@TrumpJew2) September 9, 2021

Biden even said this wasn’t about “freedom.” He got that right — his actions aren’t about freedom — but that doesn’t change that the Constitution is. Biden doesn’t seem to understand the concepts of freedom and federalism, that he doesn’t have the power to order around the governors. While he chastises the governors, he would deny people who choose to be unvaccinated the right to a job and cause businesses, already overburdened by the pandemic, even more hardship costing more jobs.

But the many of the governors responded, letting Biden know that they would fight his edicts. At least 17 governors have already come out against it: Brian Kemp (GA), Tate Reeves (MS), Kristi Noem (SD), Kim Reynolds (IA), Doug Ducey (AZ), Kevin Stitt (OK), Greg Gianforte (MT), Henry McMaster (SC), Pete Ricketts (NE), Mike Parson (MO), Kay Ivey (AL), Brad Little (ID), Asa Hutchinson (AR), Bill Lee (TN), Greg Abbott (TX), Mark Gordon (WY) and Ron DeSantis (FL).

Here’s a sample of some of the statements.

South Dakota:

South Dakota will stand up to defend freedom. @JoeBiden see you in court.

— Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) September 9, 2021

Tennessee:

For a fight that requires working together, a lot of cynical and divisive edicts came out of the White House today pitting the vaccinated against the unvaccinated, businesses against employees, and the federal government against states.

— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) September 9, 2021

Iowa:

Biden’s plan will only worsen our workforce shortage and further limit our economic recovery. (2/3)

— Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor) September 9, 2021

As I’ve said all along, I believe and trust in Iowans to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families. It’s time for President Biden to do the same. Enough is enough. (3/3/)

— Gov. Kim Reynolds (@IAGovernor) September 9, 2021

Nebraska

Americans, not the federal government, are responsible for taking charge of their personal health. It is not the role of the federal government to mandate their choices.

— Gov. Pete Ricketts (@GovRicketts) September 9, 2021

South Carolina

Rest assured, we will fight them to the gates of hell to protect the liberty and livelihood of every South Carolinian.

— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) September 9, 2021

Mississippi

The President has no authority to require that Americans inject themselves because of their employment at a private business. The vaccine itself is life-saving, but this unconstitutional move is terrifying. This is still America, and we still believe in freedom from tyrants.

— Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) September 9, 2021

Florida

Governor DeSantis has said Florida will fight this https://t.co/66zb2IRm8F

— Christina Pushaw (@ChristinaPushaw) September 9, 2021

The RNC is also saying that they will file suit against Biden’s edict once it formally drops.

"Many small businesses and workers do not have the money or legal resources to fight Biden’s unconstitutional actions and authoritarian decrees, but when his decree goes into effect, the RNC will sue the administration to protect Americans and their liberties.”—@GOPChairwoman pic.twitter.com/34HA65LL23

— GOP (@GOP) September 10, 2021

The Biden Administration previously declared it was “not the role of the government” and they wouldn’t be imposing mandates. So they’re even going back on what they just said in July.

If we didn’t have the Republican governors, we’d probably be a lot closer along to Australia at this point. But Biden and the Democrats have made it clear they won’t stop. There needs to be a line drawn in the sand now and this is it. Every Republican, heck, every American who believes in freedom has to be on board with this now. That means the Congressional Republican leaders also have to be kicked out of their complacency and stand up now.