• IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world
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      This is the oath you take when joining the US Army:

      I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.

      The important part there is the mention of the UCMJ, which states that orders cannot be illegal, violate the Constitution, violate international law, etc.

      • Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world
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        The important part is the “and domestic” bit. Active duty troops are oath bound to engage Trump the same way they do any other enemy of the United States. Their decision not to this far is a breach of their duty.

        Better late than never though - do your job already, troops!