And he was elected Trump President of the United States on Tuesday in an astonishing return to the White House four years after his loss in the previous elections and heralding a new American leadership that will likely test the strength of democratic institutions at home and relations abroad.
In an interview last month, Trump was asked how much “chaos” he expected on Election Day, and he appeared to indicate the possibility of deploying the military against his opponents.
In a memorandum addressed to the American forces sent on Wednesday evening and published today, Thursday, he said Austin “The American army will also remain far from the political arena and guard our republic on the basis of principles and professionalism, and will stand alongside our valued allies and partners who are working to consolidate our security.”
America’s friends and enemies alike remain wary of Trump’s return to office in January, wondering whether his second term will be marked by the turmoil and unpredictability that characterized his first.
Critics say that Trump unabashedly undermined the norms of his administration from 2017 to 2021 in an explicit effort to gain political support among… American forces Which is supposed to be loyal to the American Constitution and not to any political party or movement.
In his election campaign, Trump spoke of facing an “enemy within.”
“As always, the US military will be prepared to implement the policy choices of its next commander-in-chief and obey all lawful orders from the civilian chain of command,” Austin wrote.
He added: “You are the American army, the best fighting force on the face of the earth, and you will continue to defend our country, our constitution, and the rights of all our citizens.”
