He quietly urged other military personnel to reflect on their own positions. “They should be confident in questioning possibly immoral or illegal orders,” he said, “remembering they are responsible for their own actions, and knowing others are asking the same questions.”
“If they have doubts about their orders, they are not alone,”
He’s been there long enough for retirement. If he fought Trump he’d be dishonorably discharged and lose all retirement pay, all medical benefits, and you’ll have a record that is equivalent to having a felony.
By quitting now he’s ensuring the welfare of his family.
It’s not ensured. They can still take away his rank and pay in retirement.
They can, but it’s far less likely than if he stayed in and was put in a position where he had to refuse orders.
True. But retiring now will reduce risk.
The statement stands because by the time the military turn on Trump properly (if they ever do) we can’t just assume they’d fail.
They’re one of the few groups capable of intervening.
Like that could stop Trump at this point. He do it and DOJ would just watch.