MILITARY POLITICIZATION

Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Military Leaders Speak Out: Politics and the Military Don't Mix

Some lawmakers with military backgrounds made a video. They told soldiers to ignore orders they think are wrong. They said the government is turning soldiers against regular people. They did not say which orders are wrong. The former president saw this video. He got very angry. He called the lawmakers traitors. He said they should be punished. Some people thought th...

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Jun 09 2025POLITICS

Troops in the Streets: A Risky Move by the President

The recent decision to send national guard troops to Los Angeles has sparked a heated debate. Some veterans are worried that this move could turn the military into a political tool. This is a big deal because the military usually stays out of domestic politics. The last time something like this happened was in 1965, when President Lyndon Johnson sent troops to Alabam...

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Politics and the Military: A Growing Concern?

Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin, soon to represent Michigan, recently highlighted an important worry: the military might be swayed by politics. She was questioned about President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, known for his tough stance on diversity programs in the military. Slotkin expressed her concern that a panel might...

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