The Military Is Being Forced to Plan for an Unthinkable Betrayal

3 months ago

The U.S. military is being forced to consider unthinkable scenarios, such as attacking NATO allies, due to President Trump's rhetoric.
Military officers are trained to refuse illegal orders, but face moral dilemmas with orders that are immoral yet not strictly illegal.
Trump's threats against allies like Norway and Denmark challenge military traditions of loyalty and decency.
Senior military leaders may reluctantly follow orders, but the broader military is likely to be deeply conflicted.
The responsibility to stop Trump's dangerous ideas lies with elected officials, not the military.

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