Opinion | The Guardrails Are Off the U.S. Military

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Opinion: It’s no longer guaranteed that the Pentagon will resist unlawful orders from the president. And the rot is deeper than you think

—creating his own scandals and ultimately resigning in disgrace. Farcical as it was, the episode revealed a serious problem: Some of the Pentagon’s most senior leaders had lost their way inside Trump’s political whirlwind.

Esper’s remarks were a much-needed public service. But, as a former Pentagon speechwriter, I paid close attention to. Esper has not actually condemned the clearing of the park. Nor has he apologized for participating in the photo-op. Instead, he disclaimed any responsibility for the events—first by pleading ignorance, then by finger-pointing. He “was not aware of [civilian] law enforcement’s plans for the park,” he said, “nor should I expect to be.

 

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It is all Presidents’ priority to keep citizens safe.Police and National Guard prevented more destruction,assaults and killings.President Trump did the right thing.He doesn’t hesitate when our lives are in danger!We should be very thankful to him.realDonaldTrump USSupremeCourt

ANOTHER AREA W/IN DOD TO DELVE INTO TO FIND WHERE THE 'ROT RUNS DEEP' IS THE LEGAL FIELDS W/IN ALL MIL SERVICES. YOU'LL FIND THAT ATTORNEYS ARE MOSTLY WHITE, WHITE MALES & LEAPED FROM ACTIVE DUTY TO CIV. SLOTS PUSHING OUT REAL CIVILIANS THRU VARIED SCHEMES.

All those misled gullible people who thought they were fighting for freedom and the constitution. MAGA - Misleading All Gullible Americans

Didn’t resist the unlawful orders of the last 2 administrations, why start now?

Thats some deep state. Good think trump is clearly not part if it now...

Don't worry. All the 2nd Amendment folks will protect us from tyranny. :-)

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