Swalwell: Service Members as Presidential Check

California Congressman Eric Swalwell reveals a concerning sentiment from US service members: they believe they can act as a safeguard against unlawful presidential directives. This idea suggests an internal check within the military, should they perceive a command as illegal. Swalwell, discussing a recent video, shares that six Democratic lawmakers, including those with military or intelligence backgrounds, informed service members of their right to refuse illegal orders. However, administration officials deny any instances of illegal orders and argue that encouraging military members to oppose their commander in chief would undermine the established chain of command. Vice President J.D. Vance further emphasizes this point, suggesting that if no illegal orders have been identified, then urging troops to disregard presidential directives could itself be improper. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.