We have the proof Trump is unfit for office -- now what? [View all]

This opinion is from Sabrina Haake, a 25+ year federal trial attorney specializing in 1st and 14th. It was originally published on her Substack and subsequently at Alternet.

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If we had a functioning government, Trump’s speech would already have triggered his 25th Amendment removal for mental infirmity, and his declaration(s) of war against American cities would be adjudicated as “levying war” against the US, otherwise known as treason.

CNN reports that Trump was thirsty for a reaction, but the brass sat quietly.

Hilarity did not ensue.

Instead of clapping wildly — or even at all — the Generals served up discipline, delivering the silent message that they took an oath to the Constitution, not to him. Attendees were aghast at the whole affair. The Intercept reports multiple officials who called Trump’s speech “embarrassing” and criticized Hegseth for gathering top commanders from around the world for a speech that was just like “his social media posts.”

One officer called Hegseth’s address “garbage.” Another said: “We are diminished as a nation by both Hegseth and Trump.” Another called it disqualifying, adding that, “It shocks the conscience to hear Hegseth — he is no warrior — endorse bullying and hazing of service members. How dare this former National Guard major lecture our military leaders on lethality.”

Patriots worried about the Constitution should take heart. The disastrous spectacle delivered a silver lining that may well save the republic.

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From here, the writer gets into the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Scroll down to "Generals know what they must do."

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Note: I wanted to link to Alternet or Substack, but this version has some related links that are interesting.

Here is Sabrina's Substack.

Alternet (has paywall)