Pentagon Sidelines Lawyers Ahead of 'Domestic Operations'
The irony writes itself: as the Pentagon prepares for murky 'domestic operations,' the trained legal minds who might object to potential overreach are conveniently sidelined. This isn't just about Hegseth's well-documented penchant for pardoning accused war criminals—like those backed by his 'Veterans for Trump' PAC, which raised over $1 million for Trump's 2020 campaign (FEC data). It’s about
clearing the deck for actions that might not stand up to scrutiny. One might wonder if the concern over 'mission creep' and civilian casualties suddenly becomes less pressing when the lawyers are told to sit down. How many times have we seen the military–industrial complex lament 'rules of engagement' while advocating for more 'flexibility?' Apparently, 'flexibility' now means unburdening
commanders from legal inconvenient truths right here at home.