To the editor: I respect the dedication and the navy service of ML Cavanaugh; nonetheless, Donald Trump can’t be trusted to “help and defend the Structure of the US towards all enemies, overseas and home.” He advised greater than 30,000 lies throughout his tenure in workplace, in line with the Washington Post; ordered the assassination of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, scary critical accidents to American navy personnel; incited a riot on Jan. 6, 2021; and has been convicted of 34 felonies.
On July 1, the Supreme Court docket successfully dominated within the phrases of Richard Nixon: “If the president does it, it’s not unlawful,” giving Trump immunity from prosecution for “official acts” whereas in workplace. What occurs if both by perceived risk, retaliation or miscalculation, Trump orders a nuclear strike? The commandant of the Air Power should comply? Because the ruling “for the ages” from the Supreme Court docket, there aren’t any extra unlawful orders.
If Donald J. Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20, the rule of regulation and the Structure are historical past, and Trump is free to order the incarceration of his “enemies checklist” and/or execution of his navy generals for failing to conform together with his orders.
Craig Simmons, Northridge
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To the editor: It must be anticipated, very similar to Republican senators ignored regulation and didn’t convict Trump when he was impeached, that there will likely be teams inside the navy that may honor unlawful orders. There will likely be sufficient generals (like Michael Flynn) and navy attorneys that may fortunately comply with Trump’s orders, simply as assuredly as these within the rank and file who’re additionally believers.
Trump has already begun this with a warriors commission, deliberate to weed out unbelieving generals.
Douglas Evenson, Helendale
