Hegseth in 2016 vs. now: The messages on illegal military orders don’t match

Legal & Ethical Obligations - Individuals swear an oath to protect and defend the constitution [1] - There should be consequences for abject war crimes [1] - Laws are clear: one can refuse illegal orders [1] - No one has to carry out orders that violate the law or the constitution [1] - The military won't follow unlawful orders from their commander-in-chief [2] Standards & Beliefs - There's a standard and ethos that we are above what enemies would do [2] - Vigilance is critical, whether serving in the CIA, Army, Navy, or Air Force [2] Historical Context - In 2016, Pete Hexith stated that one doesn't have to follow the order of the commander-in-chief [3]