Retired General: Military Leaders Must Reject Illegal Trump Orders
Retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling asserts that senior military commanders are grappling with the lawfulness of potential orders, emphasizing their primary allegiance to the Constitution, followed by lawful orders from superiors, and then their troops. This internal conflict is highlighted by recent threats to destroy civilian infrastructure in Iran, which experts deem war crimes. Hertling’s concerns are amplified by recent dismissals of senior military leaders and legal advisors, potentially undermining the checks and balances designed to ensure lawful conduct.
John Q. Hosedrinker