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After a [spoof of Trump’s “America First” slogan](http://time.com/4645127/dutch-tv-donald-trump-video/) from the Netherlands went viral, the Swiss comedy show Deville Late Night made the case for “Switzerland Second.” The bit begins by burning the Dutch—”they so flat, total disaster”—before taking aim at Trump on issues like women’s rights, Russia and Mexico. But it also has some fun at Switzerland’s expense, dryly mocking the uniforms of the elite Swiss Guards. ## Transcript Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I, Donald John Trump do solemnly swear. I, Donald John Trump do solemnly swear. That I will faithfully execute. That I will faithfully execute. The Office of the President of the United States The Office of President of the United States. And will to the best of my ability. And will to the best of my ability. Preserve, protect and defend. Preserve, protect and defend. The Constitution of the United States. The Constitution of the United States. So help me God. 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