Split verdict on split infinitives

In 2009, Barack Obama took his oath of office twice.

-  ANITA PRATAP

A stickler for grammar, the US Chief Justice John Roberts changed the original constitutional oath-"I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of the president of the United States." Apparently, the sinning syntax was the word "faithfully" coming in between and splitting "will" and "execute". Roberts changed it to "I do solemnly swear that I will execute the office of the president of the United States faithfully." Though undiscernible, the change provoked fears that the transfer of power was not legitimate. Later that day, in a private ceremony, Obama repeated the original oath.