> the institution itself in a country that has strong beliefs in it.

It could be argued much of that is performative. The most vocal group for this in America voted for someone who is well known to break oaths.

Absolutely it is performative. Writing a public "apology" for spending time with another person in their free time is also performative. Nobody actually cares what you do with your life. They aren't thinking about you at all. But when in performance, the performance has rules of engagement.