“. . . All Enemies, Foreign and Domestic”: An Open Letter to Gen. Milley who transmits the lawful orders of the president and Secretary of Defense to combatant commanders. /1
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In a few months’ time, General Milley may have to choose between defying a lawless president or betraying his Constitutional oath. The POTUS is actively subverting our electoral system,threatening to remain in office in defiance of our Constitution. /2
The once-unthinkable scenario of authoritarian rule in the United States is now a very real possibility:
First, Trump is vigorously undermining public confidence in our elections.
Second, Trump’s defeat would result in his political ignominy, but also criminal charges. /3
Third, Trump is assembling a private army capable of thwarting not only the will of the electorate but also the capacities of ordinary law enforcement. /4
When these forces collide on January 20, 2021, the U.S. military will be the only institution capable of upholding our Constitutional order. /5
Nearly 70 percent of Americans believe the country is on thewrong track. The Economist estimates that Mr. Trump’s chances of losing the election stand at 91 percent. /6
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