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Donald Trump Floats Declaring Martial Law To Overturn Election Results, Reports Say

President Donald Trump has not yet given up on contesting the results of the 2020 presidential election, despite the fact that the Electoral College has certified Democrat Joe Biden’s victory. According to a Saturday report from Axios, administration officials are “increasingly alarmed” that the commander-in-chief might do all in his power to prevent Biden from […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

Michael Flynn Says Donald Trump Should Deploy Military To Swing States, ‘Rerun’ Election

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn said Thursday evening that President Donald Trump should deploy the U.S. military to key battlegrounds and “rerun” the 2020 presidential contest. In an interview with Newsmax, Flynn argued that Trump should exhaust all options before conceding the race. He advised the president to seize the voting machines that were […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

Prince Harry Talks Military Life During ‘Stand Up For Heroes’ Event: ‘Once We Serve, We Are Always Serving’

Prince Harry spoke about his military life during the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s Stand Up for Heroes virtual event on November 18. The royal shared in a video clip that once a person is of service to their country and their fellow soldiers, they always find a way to serve. Harry joined the event’s host Jon […]

By Lucille Barilla | 3y ago

Donald Trump Firing Mark Esper Allegedly Came From Something ‘More Sinister’ Than Spite, Reporter Suggests

In a Wednesday column for The Nation, reporter Michael T. Klare speculated that something “more sinister” than spite may have been behind President Donald Trump’s decision to fire Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Trump officially ousted Esper on November 9, but the decision hardly came as a surprise to Washington insiders. Esper reportedly angered the commander-in-chief […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

President Trump’s ‘Support Our Troops’ Ad Shows Silhouettes Of Russian Soldiers, Weapons, Jets

An ad produced by President Donald Trump’s campaign to encourage voters to “Support Our Troops” actually shows Russian soldiers, while military jets from the same country fly in the background, Politico reported. Between September 8 and September 12, the Trump Make America Great Again Committee ran the digital ad, which features silhouette images of military […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie Denies That Donald Trump Called Dead Soldiers ‘Losers’

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie told CNN on Sunday that he does not believe that President Donald Trump referred to dead soldiers as “losers,” and brushed off disparaging comments he’d made about Sen. John McCain as “just politics.” As previously reported by The Inquisitr, reports surfaced this week that during a visit to France in […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Donald Trump Says John Kelly Was Likely The Source For Article Claiming He Disparaged Soldiers

On Thursday, Donald Trump ripped into his longest-serving chief of staff, while claiming he was likely the one who fed the media stories about the president disparaging soldiers. Trump told the gathered press that he believed John Kelly was likely at least one of the sources for an article in The Atlantic critical of him. […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Donald Trump Slams Claims That He Called U.S. Soldiers Killed In Combat ‘Losers’ & ‘Suckers’

Donald Trump has slammed allegations that he called U.S. soldiers killed or injured in battle “losers” and “suckers,” The Daily Mail reported, as the president said the claims were “a disgraceful situation” made by “a terrible magazine.” A report from The Atlantic on Thursday alleged that Trump’s cancellation of his visit to the Aisne-Marne American […]

By Caroline Howley | 3y ago

Donald Trump Reportedly Called American Soldiers ‘Losers’ And ‘Suckers’ For Dying In Combat

While Donald Trump puts forward a public persona who deeply represents the United States Military and those who serve it, Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic wrote on Thursday that those close to him have seen a very different person. Several sources told the writer that Trump holds a deep disdain for troops who were captured […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Joe Biden Leads Donald Trump Among Active-Duty Military Members In Latest Poll

Democratic Party presidential nominee Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by six points among active-duty military members according to a new poll conducted among troops, Military Times reported. The president has long claimed that he has widespread support among America’s troops thanks to his increases in the Defense Department’s budget and his promises to decrease the […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

President Donald Trump Continues To Support Pentagon Nominee Despite Islamophobic Rhetoric

President Donald Trump maintains his support for retired Brigadier General Anthony Tata — who was formally nominated by Trump to be the Pentagon’s next Under Secretary of Defense for Policy in June — in spite of offensive and anti-Islamic tweets posted by Tata in 2018. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany revealed that Tata continues […]

By Ryan Aston | 3y ago

Major Adam DeMarco Disputes Report From Lafayette Square Protest: ‘Demonstrators Were Behaving Peacefully’

A National Guard major is preparing to challenge before congress the official explanation given by the Trump administration in regards to the forceful clearing of Washington’s Lafayette Square on June 1, The Washington Post reported. Major Adam DeMarco was stationed at the park, which had become a central location in the Black Lives Matter protests […]

By Tyler Hypnarowski | 3y ago

U.S. Fighter Jet Flies Dangerously Close To Iranian Passenger Plane, State Media Claims

An Iranian passenger plane was forced to quickly change its altitude, causing injuries to several of its occupants after two U.S. military jets approached it mid-flight, The Guardian reported. It’s yet another chapter in the unfolding feud between two of the world’s most powerful nations. The Mahan Air commercial airliner was flying over Syrian airspace […]

By Tyler Hypnarowski | 3y ago

Pentagon Bans Confederate Flag At All Military Bases

The Pentagon has effectively banned the Confederate flag from being displayed at all of its military bases, CNN reported. In a Defense Department memo issued Friday. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper called the American flag “the principal flag we are authorized and encouraged to display.” “The flags we fly must accord with the military imperatives […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, Key Impeachment Witness, Retires From Army, Cites ‘Bullying’ By President Trump

Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who testified against President Donald Trump during his impeachment inquiry, has announced his retirement from the Army, citing “bullying” from the president, CNN reported. In a Wednesday afternoon tweet, Vindman simply stated that he is retiring from the military, but didn’t provide any additional context. Today I officially requested retirement from […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Susan Rice: Donald Trump ‘Picks’ Vladimir Putin ‘Over Our Troops’

In an interview broadcast on Sunday, former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice said that President Donald Trump “picks” his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “over our troops,” The Hill reported. Rice told NBC that she believes Trump was briefed on the allegations that Russia is offering bounties to Islamist militants for killing […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

After Gen. Mark Milley Calls Presence At Lafayette Square Photo Op A ‘Mistake,’ Donald Trump Says It’s ‘Fine’

President Donald Trump seemed to indicate that he’s OK with General Mark Milley’s expression of regret for appearing with him in a photo op in front of St. John’s Church, Fox News reported. Last week, as George Floyd protests were raging across Washington D.C. and other cities, protesters in and around Lafayette Square were forcibly […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Senate Armed Services Committee To Remove Names Of Confederate Fighters From Military Assets

The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted to remove the names of Confederate soldiers and other fighters from bases, buildings, ships, and other military assets, CNN reported. The process is likely to take about three years. President Trump has vowed to oppose the move. The George Floyd protests have shined a light on racism, not […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Donald Trump Reportedly ‘Blindsided’ Senior US Officials With German Troop Cut Announcement

President Donald Trump reportedly “blindsided” senior U.S. officials with his decision to pull a large number of American troops from Germany. The U.S. troops had been stationed in the European nation as part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ordinances. According to Reuters, five senior officials all confirmed that they had not been previously […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

China Mobilizes Thousands Of Troops To Be Just ‘Hours’ From The Indian Border Despite Peace Talks

China has mobilized thousands of paratroopers to areas close to its border with India in what the Middle Kingdom is calling a “military drill.” The move comes amidst serious tensions over that past few months, despite reports of successful peace talks between the two nations over the weekend. According to The South China Morning Post, […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

In Heated Oval Office Meeting, Donald Trump Reportedly Demanded 10K Active Duty Troops Patrol Washington, D.C.

Donald Trump demanded that top military leaders call up 10,000 active duty U.S. troops to patrol the streets of Washington, D.C., during a heated Oval Office meeting earlier in the week, a report claims. The report from CBS News claimed that Trump demanded the military call up the active duty troops to station in the […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Retired General Says Donald Trump ‘Has Embraced The Military As His Personal Protectors’

In an interview with Newsweek published on Saturday, retired Lieutenant General Russel Honoré discussed President Donald Trump’s handling of the George Floyd protests. Floyd, an African-American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department officer Derek Chauvin pinned him to the ground and knelt on his neck, as seen in footage of the incident. Following the 46-year-old’s […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

North Korea Clamps Down On Potential ‘Disorder’ In Military With Harsh New Punishments

Just weeks after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made headlines across the world amidst serious health rumors, Daily NK is reporting that the “hermit kingdom” is beginning a program of clamping down on potential “disorder” in military ranks by implementing harsher punishments. According to the website, which is largely run by North Korean defectors, […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

Donald Trump Is Putting America On ‘The Trail Toward A Dictatorship,’ Ex-Defense Secretary Says

Former Defense Secretary William Cohen appeared on CNN Friday morning and took aim at President Donald Trump following his use of the military against anti-police brutality protesters, Raw Story reported. The appearance began with CNN host Jim Sciutto pressing Cohen about Trump’s dismissal of the peaceful protesters and liberal use of the “terrorist” label. “It […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Pentagon War Game Included Scenario Of Uprising By ‘Psychologically Scarred’ Generation Z, Report Says

A Friday piece for The Intercept alleged that the Pentagon conducted a war game called the 2018 Joint Land, Air, and Sea Strategic Special Program (JLASS) that speculated about a scenario in which a “psychologically scarred” Generation Z rebels against America in the mid-2020s. According to documents obtained by the publication using the Freedom of […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Mitt Romney Praises James Mattis’ ‘Stunning And Powerful’ Rebuke Of Donald Trump

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill on Thursday and praised former Secretary of Defense James Mattis‘ recent rebuke of Donald Trump, Breitbart reported. “General Mattis’ letter was stunning and powerful. General Mattis is a man of extraordinary sacrifice. He’s an American patriot. He’s an individual whose judgment I respect, and I […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

James Mattis On Donald Trump: ‘We Are Witnessing The Consequences Of Three Years Without Mature Leadership’

Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis has written a scathing statement regarding how President Donald Trump has been handling the nationwide crisis over George Floyd’s death and the subsequent protests. As this situation has escalated over the past week, a number of people have wondered if former administrative officials like Mattis would speak out. Now, […]

By Stacy Carey | 3y ago

LeBron James Rips Drew Brees’ Take On National Anthem Protests: ‘You Literally Still Don’t Understand?’

LeBron James is taking Drew Brees to task. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar tweeted his reaction to Brees’ response to a question about Colin Kaepernick’s silent gesture of kneeling during the National Anthem. “Is it still surprising at this point. Sure isn’t! You literally still don’t understand why Kap was kneeling on one knee??” James […]

By Kevin Tall | 3y ago

Defense Secretary Mark Esper Splits With Trump On Using Military To Quell Protests

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said on Wednesday that he does not support using military force to quell protests that have erupted since the death of George Floyd, CNN reported. For well over a week now, protests have been taking place in cities across the country in the wake of the death of an […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Washington National Guard Leaders Asking For Investigation Into The Use Of Helicopters To Disperse Protesters

The District of Columbia National Guard has asked for an investigation into the use of military helicopters to force protesters in the George Floyd demonstration to disperse, according to comments received by The Hill. D.C. National Guard spokeswoman Air Force Lt. Col. Brooke Davis told the publication that one of her superiors has called for […]

By Savannah Hulsey Pointer | 3y ago

Low-Flying Military Helicopters Used To Disperse Protesters In Washington, DC

In Washington, D.C., low-flying military helicopters were used Monday night to disperse crowds of people demonstrating, Fox News reports. Two Lakota helicopters hovered 100 feet above the cities streets, forcing the crowd to scatter. One of the aircraft appeared to be a Black Hawk army helicopter and one had U.S. Army markings. According to one […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

Donald Trump Threatens Out-Of-State Protesters With Military Action

Donald Trump called out protesters traveling to incite riots. Trump took his stand on Twitter saying that the federal government was ready to do what has to be done to stop the devastation. “Crossing State lines to incite violence is a FEDERAL CRIME!” The president went on to call out “Liberal Governors and Mayors” who, […]

By Savannah Hulsey Pointer | 3y ago

Donald Trump Unlikely To Carry Through Threat To Send Military To Minneapolis, Experts Tell ‘Washington Post’

Donald Trump is not likely to follow through on a threat to send the U.S. military to Minneapolis amid growing unrest there, experts have told the Washington Post. Protests in the Twin Cities had grown violent in the past two days as thousands took to the streets to demand justice after the death of George […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

India & China Move Troops To Their Shared Border As Tensions Between The Two Countries Rise

Both India and China have moved troops to their shared Himalayan border after skirmishes between their two armies have heightened tensions between the rival nations. A number of attacks earlier this May left hundreds of soldiers injured and offers the worrying possibility that the two Asian powerhouses might escalate their offensives. According to The Guardian, […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

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