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‘Secretary of War Crimes’: Ex-Army Gen says Hegseth should rename office over Iran 
MSNBC· 2026-04-07 01:47
And a very, one of the, I think most flaming Christia nationalists in this administration is in fact the OMB director Russell Vogt who was very much so involved in Project 2025 IT'S NOT JUST THE RHETORIC ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST RHETORIC, PEOPLE ARE BELIEVING WHAT THEY'RE SAYING. THAT'S PART OF THE PROBLEM. WITHOUT A DOUBT.THE REASON WHY TRUMP is tapping into that is because there's been, you know, there's been a lot of coverage about the fractures within the right wing over this war. The one thing t ...
'An unserious man': Retired general slams defense secretary for putting military people at risk
MSNBC· 2025-12-01 16:52
Alleged War Crime Investigation - The core issue revolves around the legality of using lethal force against individuals clinging to wreckage who pose no threat to US military forces [2][3] - The situation is being compared to Nazi submarines machine-gunning survivors, highlighting the gravity of the alleged actions [4] - Legal experts suggest that boat strikes themselves may not be a proper use of military force under international law [14] - A "double tap" strike, specifically targeting those out of combat, is considered a war crime [15] Accountability and Responsibility - Everyone involved, from the Secretary of Defense down to the individuals who pulled the trigger, could be held accountable under civilian law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice [14] - Military members have an obligation to disobey patently unlawful orders [17] - Obeying an unlawful order subjects everyone involved to legal accountability [18] Political and Military Implications - The Secretary of Defense's actions are described as unserious and potentially putting military personnel at risk of committing war crimes [9] - There are concerns about the role of Congress in overseeing military operations [5] - The incident is causing upset among Republicans, and the President is attempting to distance himself from it [7]
'Really dangerous rhetoric': John Heilemann on Hegseth calling lawmakers 'Seditious Six'
MSNBC· 2025-11-25 17:42
Political Rhetoric and Violence - The analysis suggests that escalating rhetoric, particularly accusations of treason, within the MAGA movement could incite political violence [2] - The report highlights concerns that the President's words have inspired violence in the past [8] Senator Mark Kelly's Profile - The report indicates that attacks on Senator Mark Kelly could inadvertently elevate his national profile, potentially aiding future presidential aspirations [3][4][9] - The analysis mentions that some perceive Kelly as a formidable political opponent [9] Military Conduct and Legality of Orders - The report raises concerns about a potential moment where active duty senior military officials may need to speak out against or disobey questionable or illegal orders [6][7] - The analysis emphasizes the importance of military personnel adhering to the Constitution and refusing to carry out illegal orders, a message amplified by the President [10][11] Trump Administration's Actions - The report suggests the Trump administration's actions are reminiscent of the chaos of the first term [10] - The analysis points out the possibility of Trump asserting the authority to deploy the military into any American city [5]