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5. When have U.S. military leaders, officers or troops ever refused to obey orders to overthrow a foreign government?

Sat Jan 3, 2026, 09:02 AM

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It appears the requirement per the Constitution [View all] babylonsister Jan 3 OP

Trump said they would obey his orders... kentuck Jan 3 #1

The latest squeeze of crazy from a syphilitic brain. marble falls Jan 3 #2

At first I could NJCher Jan 3 #3

Hegseth for president of Venezuela!! Hope22 Jan 3 #13

That's so .... possible. marble falls Jan 3 #14

Or he will give Bettie Jan 3 #17

A fate worse than hell...... Hope22 Jan 3 #20

I think it's way past time for them to babylonsister Jan 3 #6

They know NOTHING will be done to prosecute. nt RandiFan1290 Jan 3 #7

Which totally LilElf70 Jan 3 #19

Is this just a prelude liberalgunwilltravel Jan 3 #8

Or invading Brazil to put Bolsoaro back in power?? 70sEraVet Jan 3 #11

If there are usa soldiers that committed crimes oldmanlynn Jan 3 #9

But Venezualeans are celebrating in Miami.. mountain grammy Jan 3 #10

After the boat attacks, why would anyone think differently? WhiskeyGrinder Jan 3 #12

When the smoke clears Six117 Jan 3 #15

He gets away with everything Grim Chieftain Jan 3 #18