Byron, the idea of making a pledge of loyalty to an individual like this is going to feel wrong to most Americans no matter who the object may be. It’s reminiscent of the Obama campaign and his absurd personality cult in 2008. We pledge allegiance to our country, our flag, our Constitution, or maybe even a political party. If you’re Australian at some point in your life you may have pledged loyalty to a monarch, but that’s not our way.