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Bramage 9 points ago +9 / -0

IIRC he has Special Ops and MI on his side.

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julianReyes 6 points ago +6 / -0

He could theoretically call upon veterans like me to mobilize to protect the Constitution as well. Unfortunately he has the power but has not shown any signs of invoking it.

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yudsfpbc 4 points ago +4 / -0

Marines report to the president directly as well.

If he can give a lawful order that is coherent with the text of the constitution, then ALL of the military is oath-sworn to do so. They cannot disobey, or they face court martial or worse. Hint: There is a reason why officers carry a pistol and not a rifle.

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Pikes985 2 points ago +2 / -0

Senior NCOs also carry pistols for the same reason.

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yudsfpbc 2 points ago +2 / -0

Marines report to the president directly as well.

If he can give a lawful order that is coherent with the text of the constitution, then ALL of the military is oath-sworn to do so. They cannot disobey, or they face court martial or worse. Hint: There is a reason why officers carry a pistol and not a rifle.